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James Brown associate produces tribute song

...the Funk On Me) and recorded under the moniker Third World Earl, was inspired by a conversation he had with the late soul singer in a dream. In it, they talked about the state of music and the necessity for the current generation of rap-focused...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/life/people/2013-02-25/james-brown-associate-produc
James Brown Turkey Giveaway distributes hundreds of turkeys to Augusta families

...the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway at Dyess Park, an Augusta holiday tradition.The giveaway was started by the soul singer more than 20 years ago, and the Brown Family Children Foun dation has continued it since 2007."When you're not...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-11-19/james-brown-turkey-giveway-di
S.C. attorney general sued in James Brown case

...died in 2006, and the contract between two private law firms handling the lawsuit over a settlement dealing with the soul singer's estate.The settlement arranged by former Attorney General Henry McMas ter remains in limbo after two trustees who...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2013-01-04/sc-attorney-general-su
Augustan gets 5 years in prison in fatal 2011 shooting

...Gillette was an employee of the Belair Conference Center, where he was working a 16th birthday party for one of soul singer James Brown's granddaughters. Word of the party spread, and about 200 people showed up. Fights broke out inside...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2013-01-30/augustan-gets-5-years-
James Brown film in works

Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer, singer Mick Jagger and "The Help" director Tate Taylor are joining forces to make a biopic about Augusta soul singer James Brown, according to an entertainment magazine and Brown family members.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/movies/2012-10-24/james-brown-film-works
Newberry, S.C., journalist asked for sources in James Brown legal dispute

A Newberry, S.C., journalist is caught in a legal tangle over confidential sources who she said revealed that soul singer James Brown's widow has doubts about the legality of their marriage.Sue Summer said her source or sources have confirmed...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2012-09-21/newberry-sc-journalist
Five days filled with arts for fifth Westobou

...4Featured discipline: MusicWhere: Parade Grounds of the Old Academy of Richmond County? Janelle Monae: Rising neo-soul singer Janelle Monae will perform in a one-time collaboration with funk legend Maceo Parker and his band. The performance...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-06-26/five-days-filled-arts
Westobou tickets on sale Aug. 3

...spoken word and film.Most events will be free, but those requiring general admission tickets include:? Neo-soul singer Janelle Monae & Special Guests (Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley & the New JBs, Funk You), 5 p.m. Oct. 4; $30 advance...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-07-31/westobou-tickets-sale
Former Brown trustee files complaint

...misdirected into the trust's checking account, according to a Court of Appeals decision.That wasn't the end of the soul singer's estate troubles, however. A year later, then-Attorney General Henry McMaster, of South Carolina, named Bauknight...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-08-09/former-brown-trustee-files-co
James Brown, Harley Drew inducted into Georgia Radio Hall of Fame

Augusta legend and soul-singer James Brown and WGAC radio host Harley Drew were inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony Saturday in...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-10-15/james-brown-harley-drew-induc