BAAS Entertainment
BAAS Entertainment showcases the best in independent Soul, R&B, Jazz and House music. Since 2009, we have been a force in promoting indie artists around the New York City area. Many impeccable artists have graced our stages, including Alyson Williams, Angela Johnson, Gordon Chambers, Darien Dean, Kimberly Nichole, Trina Broussard and the list goes on. The BAAS Entertainment Podcast continues our tradition, highlighting the best in Soul R&B, Jazz, and House music.
Episodes
139 episodes
Sandra St. Victor - A Journey Through Genre-Defying Artistry
Episode 138. Sandra St. Victor, an American singer-songwriter, is celebrated for her powerful voice and genre-defying artistry. Born Sandra Kay Matthews on May 28, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, she nurtured her musical talents at Booker T. Washington...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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2:10:07
Ascendant - Stronger Than Ever
Episode 137. Ascendant, an eclectic group that blends jazz, R&B, inspirational, and house, has created a unique sound that has captivated music enthusiasts worldwide. This week, Troy had the privilege of interviewing members Kael Mboya (key...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:26:13
Milik Kashad - Young, Gifted and Black - The Music Storyteller
Episode 136. If you’ve ever tuned into The Black Music Archive or Milik Kashad's TV videos, you've witnessed the genius of Milik Kashad. A young filmmaker and music aficionado, Milik's mission is to educate the world about the greatness of Blac...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:01:00
James 'PJ' Spraggins - Drumming for the Love of It
Episode 135. James 'PJ' Spraggins, a multifaceted musician and entrepreneur, shares his journey with host Troy Saunders.The podcast begins with a nostalgic trip down memory lane as PJ recounts his early musical influences. The Clark Sist...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:05:35
Noel Gourdin - Returns with "Back to Basics"
Episode 134. A captivating conversation with the talented singer, songwriter, and producer, Noel Gourdin.Host Troy Saunders begins the episode by playing one of the first singles from Noel's upcoming album, "Back To Basics Vol. 1." They ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:19:14
W!LL - Music To Get Excited About
Episode 133. In this episode, host Troy Saunders chats with the multi-talented artist W!LL, a Queens-born, Houston-raised singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and bandleader. They dive into W!LL’s early music, starting with his first EP, "W!ll ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:12:07
STOUT - The Voice, The Vision, The Vibe
Episode 132. This week Troy sat down with one of music's most versatile and powerful singers; STOUT! Though STOUT is a dynamic singer, her talents reach far beyond that. She is also a phenomenal drummer, writer, style icon, ballroom dancer, act...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:05:15
Carol Riddick - The Renaissance of an Indie Soul Icon
Episode 131. Carol Riddick, an artist who has graced stages across the globe winning fans and admirers alike with her extraordinary voice and presence. Highly regarded in the music community for her vocal dexterity, mesmerizing performances and...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:40:54
Terisa Griffin - The Soul Behind the Inspiring Voice
Episode 130. Singer Terisa Griffin was born on August 25, 1969 in Monroe, Louisiana. She graduated Wossman High School and attended Northeastern Louisiana University on a music scholarship where she studied operatic singing.Griffin reloc...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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2:02:04
J-Darius - The Creative Evolution of a Soul Singer
Episode 129. Troy Saunders sits down and chats with one of the up-and-coming stars on the indie soul scene, J-Darius.J-Darius was born overseas while his father was serving in the United States Air Force, and raised in San Antonio, Texas...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:21:09
Vahn Black - Behind the Mind of Her Unique, Soul Stirring & Eclectic Music
Episode 128. Vahn Black is a Detroit-born vocalist, songwriter, producer and memory worker. She has crafted a sound-world of her own that marries her love of history, jazz vocalists, Black folk traditions and hip-hop producers.As a teena...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:26:57
Raquel Rodriguez - Music from the Heart and Soul
Episode 127. Raquel Rodriguez is a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles who has made a name for herself by continually pushing her creative boundaries and navigating the music industry on her own terms. Raised in LA, Raquel was always recognize...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:12:31
Matthew Shell - Inside the Mind of a Musical Genius
Episode 126. Matthew Shell is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and educator specializing in genres spanning from smooth jazz and relaxing instrumentals to R&B and soul.Shell's production, mixing, and engineering...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:30:42
David Sylvester - The Prince of Southern Soul
Episode 125. David Sylvester started his musical career as a toddler long before he knew what music notes, beats, and tempos meant. He'd become quite skilled at lyrical content creating and tapping into heartfelt emotions through music in his y...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:22:30
Antonio McGaha - Authentic Music From The Heart and Soul
Episode 124. In December 2005, Antonio "TONIO" McGaha completed his first project entitled "LOVE" as singer, songwriter, and vocal arranger. He released two singles in 2008, "Love is What We Need" and "Growth & Stability". B...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:07:47
Jacci McGhee - The Phoenix Rises Again
Episode 123. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats the vocal powerhouse singer, writer and arranger Jacci McGhee!Best known for her belted-out duet with Keith Sweat on the hit song of the 1980s, “Make It Last Forever,” Jacci has returned ...
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Season 10
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Episode 123
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1:35:03
Trey Lorenz - His Highly-Anticipated Return
Episode 122. Join host Troy Saunders as he gets up close and personal with the one and only singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur, Trey Lorenz!After two decades away from releasing solo music, Grammy-nominated R&B sensation ...
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Season 10
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Episode 122
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1:27:58
Calvin Richardson - The Prince of Soul Returns
Episode 121. Join host Troy Saunders as he sits down and chats with The Prince of Soul Calvin Richardson!Calvin Richardson is a national singer, songwriter, and entertainer who delights fans and has a significant market presence and hig...
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Season 10
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Episode 121
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54:13
Darnel Alexander - The Man With The Velvet Voice
Episode 120. You might have heard and are following this soulful crooner via his reels on Instagram and TikTok where he showcases his smooth vocals while tackling songs by some of R&B's most iconic vocalists. One of his most liked is his be...
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Season 10
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Episode 120
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1:10:20
Angela Johnson - The Passion Behind The Music
Episode 119. Join host Troy Saunders as he welcomes, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, composer, musician, entrepreneur, and all-around beautiful person, the incomparable Angela Johnson.Troy and Angela start the conversation by re...
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Season 10
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Episode 119
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1:26:53
Sherry Winston - From Music Executive to Legendary Jazz Flutist
Episode 118. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Sherry Winston! Not only is Ms. Winston one of jazz music's most esteemed flutists, but she is also a record executive, promotional manager, educator, public speaker, composer, author, chef,...
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Season 10
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Episode 118
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1:31:45
Mo Louis - Everything In Divine Time (His Rise to the #1 Spot on the Smooth Jazz Chart)
Episode 117. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with the soulful Mo Louis. Mo's sax playing is like listening to your favorite singer caress a song that reaches your heart and soul.Mo Louis is an international recording artist that has...
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Season 10
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Episode 117
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1:09:27
Darryl Evan Jones - The Ambassador of Instrumental Soul
Episode 116. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with songwriter, producer, and one of the premier flutists around, the incomparable "Ambassador of Instrumental Soul" Darryl Evan Jones.In the tradition of pioneering contemporary jaz...
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Season 10
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Episode 116
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1:28:19
Jesse Thompson - 88 Smooth Keys of Passion
Episode 115. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with writer, producer, multi instrumentalist, and pianist, Jesse Thompson!Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, known in music circles as the land of funk, Jesse Thompson couldn’t help but be ...
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Season 10
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Episode 115
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1:00:09
Shola Iyiola - His Sax Playing Is A Gift From God
Episode 114. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with writer, singer, producer, multi instrumentalist, but known internationally for his jazz saxophone playing, Shola Iyiola.Shola Iyiola is a name that is synonymous with excellence in t...
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Season 10
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Episode 114
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