Motown, Stax and a heavy dose of James Brown are all over this 2011 album—but Sharon continued to distance herself from the competition with these powerhouse performances. The band brings it, too, on... more

Sharon and the band's fourth album (2010) features the heavy-hitting soul that made 'em famous, but also instrumentals and mellow gems that underscored their impressive range. Many of their finest... more

Ever heard a horn-powered funk-soul spin on Woody Guthrie? You will on this 2005 album: "This Land Is Your Land," which joins "How Do You Let a Good Man Down?," "Natural Born Lover," "Stranded in... more

This 2002 album was not only Sharon's first release with the Dap-Kings, but also the label's first release—and what a debut it was! Hard-charging funk rules the day here; this time-warping triumph... more