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Here is the latest news on Philadelphia International Records.

October 29: Today is the birthday of Randy Jackson of The Jacksons. Born in 1961, Randy turns 49 today.
Randy first appeared live with his brothers at the end of 1971. The event was a Christmas show the Jackson 5 held for blind children. Although he was on every Jackson 5 tour from 1972 forward, [...]

October 19: Wilbert Hart turns 63 today. Wilbert & older brother, William Hart, were apart of the original roster that formed the Delfonics.
The Delfonics were a very strong group for the Philly Soul era. The group was very popular in the late 1960s & early 1970s. Many will remember the hits such as “La-La (Means [...]

October 15: Happy 57th birthday to Toriano Adaryll Jackson, better known as “Tito” Jackson. As the third of nine children, Tito was apart of the original group called “The Jackson Brothers.” Eventually, Marlon & Michael’s musical talents would awaken and thats how the group became the Jackson 5 while under Motown, later, The Jacksons for [...]

October 14: Happy 63rd Birthday to the late Norman Harris. Founding member of MFSB, he was also a guitarist, producer, arranger, and song writer for Philadelphia International Records (Philly Soul).
Harris has produced for MFSB, First Choice, Loletta Holloway, Eddie Holman, the Salsoul Orchestra, and Love Committee, as well as The Trammps. [...]

The Grammy award winning diva, Patti Labelle has joined the Broadway musical “Fella!” Although closing in January, it will be going out in style.
Labelle started on September 14th, playing the role of Fela’s mother, Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti.
As written in the NYTimes:
Fela, a musical superstar in his native Nigeria, used his popularity to oppose the repressive [...]