Charles Bradley (singer)

No Time for Dreaming, released in 2011 when Bradley was 62, introduced his own songs and voice to a much wider public. Before that, he had spent years performing in small settings, including work as a James Brown impersonator. The Daptone collaboration gave that experience a new focus. Start with the debut for the difference between an unknown beginner and an experienced performer finally receiving sustained attention. His emotional directness came with a history that the release date alone cannot convey.