In light of his passing, we look back at the JM interview with legend Leon Ware for Mi-Soul Radio in 2014. RIP Leon Ware. February 16, 1940 – February 23, 2017 Ware was responsible for writing hits for Teena Marie, Jeffrey Osborne, Loose Ends, James Ingram, Melissa Manchester, Krystol, Bobby Womack, Lulu, Donny Hathaway and The Miracles, The Isley Brothers, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Average White Band, Minnie Riperton and Marvin Gaye.
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At present, there is a major debate happening on social media, in chat rooms, in pubs, in clubs, at weekenders and around dinner tables. The big question is: how soulful is soulful house? I heard a brilliant anecdote from a woman the other day. She’s been on the soul, disco and jazz-funk scene since the…
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Tonight, Stuart Patterson will be welcoming Pete into the studio as his very special guest. Founded the BBE Records (Barely Breaking Even) back in 1993 with Ben Jolly and to date, have one of the finest most credit discographies for an indy label. The label covers all genres – from old scratchy Brazilian grooves, through…
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American documentary series Unsung premiered an episode profiling Frankie Knuckles and the birth of house music. It’s a story most of us will be familiar with, but the opportunity to enjoy interviews with Marshall Jefferson, Jamie Principle, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Jesse Saunders and Steve Silk Hurley – as well as archive footage of Frankie Knuckles in conversation…
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A look back into the story behind Mi-Soul Radio… In the age of instant access to a plethora of media, people could be forgiven for thinking that the dizzying amount of choice has always been available. But it was the bold vision of a select few, who worked tirelessly to fight against the established…
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Every wondered why our DJs are…….just DJs? Here’s a chance to see and hear them in a completely different light! Don’t say we didn’t warn you….#michristmas
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Charlie Butler. Music Writer at Mi-Soul Radio. Follow @CharlieBCopy This week see’s entries from Midas Hutch, Bruno Mars and a huge welcome back to A Tribe Called Quest… ‘The Space Program’ – A Tribe Called Quest With a new President coming into power and a lack of conscious rappers in America at the moment, the…
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