Omar is known as "The Godfather of UK Soul" for his unique mix of R&B, jazz, funk and Latin music. Artists from Erykah Badu to Stevie Wonder have worked with him and his work has been influential, especially to the growth of the neo-soul movement. Yet he has never truly broken through in the United States, despite the massive success of his seminal hit “There’s Nothing Like This” in the UK. He has only released a handful albums in his more than 20 years of recording—which means that the release of any new Omar album is truly an event.
Omar is known as "The Godfather of UK Soul" for his unique mix of R&B, jazz, funk and Latin music. Artists from Erykah Badu to Stevie Wonder have worked with him and his work has been influential, especially to the growth of the neo-soul movement. Yet he has never truly broken through in the United States, despite the massive success of his seminal hit “There’s Nothing Like This” in the UK. He has only released a handful albums in his more than 20 years of recording—which means that the release of any new Omar album is truly an event.
Earlier this year, Omar released his first new album in seven years, a work titled most aptly THE MAN, featuring Caron Wheeler of Soul II Soul, Stuart Zender of Jamiroquai and Pino Palladino.
And this week on Wes Berwise's "Soul Talk," Wes Berwise speaks with Omar, giving an intimate look at the legendary UK soul singer.
Award winning presenter Wes Berwise maintains his mission to promote authentic soul and R&B music in the UK with his latest video interview project: Soul Talk. Using his position of being one of the UK’s most popular Authentic Soul and R&B music radio Presenters, and broadcasting nationwide on Colourful Radio (www.colourfulradio.com) with shows that enjoy sponsorship from the country’s largest independent soul & R&B retailer, Wes made the decision to establish WBSS Media with the plan to help showcase artists and their work.
The Soul Talk with Wes Berwise Interviews challenges the routine and customary style of interview with its intension of providing viewers and fans with a much more multi-dimensional view of the artists’ life and interests, whilst also allowing time to discuss the artist latest project/ tours in an entertaining and laid back style.
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