Soul Cities After Dark: The Rare Soul Special

Soul Cities: Philadelphia – The Forgotten Side of Philly Soul Tonight on Soul Cities, we travel to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, to uncover a different side of its legendary soul music heritage. Before Gamble and Huff, MFSB and the Three Degrees made Philadelphia famous around the world, a wealth of independent labels were releasing fantastic soul records, many of which never received the recognition they deserved. We're exploring the sounds of Arctic, Philly Groove, Phil-L.A. of Soul and other smaller labels, discovering obscure artists, forgotten vocal groups and driving four-to-the-floor dancers that would later become treasured discoveries on the Northern Soul scene. This is Philadelphia beyond the familiar hits — a journey into the city's sixties soul recordings, where hidden gems, powerful vocals and irresistible rhythms tell another chapter of the story. Join me as we dig deeper into the music, celebrate the unsung artists and discover the records that helped make Philadelphia one of America's great soul cities. Soul Cities — exploring the music beyond the obvious.

Soul Cities: Chicago After Dark – Rare Soul Gems from the Windy City This episode of Soul Cities takes us to Chicago, the Windy City, to explore the rich musical heritage of Chicago soul and its lasting connection with Britain's Northern Soul scene.From the sweet harmonies of Chicago's vocal groups to the driving rhythms, gospel influences and infectious dance-floor sounds of the 1960s and 1970s, we explore the artists and independent record labels that helped shape this distinctive sound.We'll look beyond the obvious hits and familiar classics, digging deeper into the record collections to bring you a selection of rarities, forgotten recordings and lesser-known gems from the city that gave us so much incredible soul music.With legendary labels such as Okeh, Chess, Brunswick, Constellation and Curtom playing their part, Chicago produced a wealth of music that would find a second life on British Northern Soul dance floors.So, if you love rare soul, obscure 45s and the excitement of discovering records that deserve to be heard, join us for a journey into the heart of Chicago soul.

Soul Cities: Washington, D.C. — The Capital of Soul Tonight on Soul Cities, we're heading to Washington, D.C., to explore the rich musical history of America's capital and uncover the soul records that deserve to be heard.Beyond the famous monuments and political corridors lies a fascinating story of independent record labels, talented vocal groups, forgotten artists and unforgettable recordings that captured the spirit of American soul.We'll explore the legacy of the legendary Shrine Records, whose rare releases became treasured discoveries among British Northern Soul collectors, alongside the wider regional story of Ru-Jac Records and the independent labels that helped keep soul music alive.Along the way, we'll discover artists including Barbara Long, Winfield Parker, Sir Joe,, alongside many more We'll also step back into Washington's vibrant nightlife, exploring the theatres, clubs and live music venues that helped create a thriving soul scene during the 1960s and beyond.From rare Northern Soul discoveries to smooth vocal harmonies and heartfelt deep soul, these recordings tell the story of artists whose music deserves to be remembered. Some found recognition in their own time, while others were rediscovered years later by dedicated collectors and DJs.Join us as we explore the artists, labels and hidden gems that reveal another side of Washington, D.C. — a city with a soul story all of its own. Washington, D.C. — the capital of America, and a city of soul after dark.

Soul Cities: Detroit — The Motor City of Soul Detroit gave the world Motown, but there was another side to the Motor City’s soul story — a world of independent record labels, talented singers, innovative producers and extraordinary records that often slipped beneath the mainstream radar.In this episode of Soul Cities, we travel into the heart of Detroit to explore the music beyond the familiar Motown hits. From Ric-Tic, Golden World and Revilot to the legendary work of Pied Piper Productions, we uncover the artists and recordings that helped define Detroit’s rich and diverse soul sound.Featuring artists including Edwin Starr, J.J. Barnes, the Fantastic Four, the Reflections and Gino Washington, we celebrate the music that captured the spirit of a city and went on to find a devoted audience among rare soul collectors and Northern Soul fans in Britain.These are the sounds of driving rhythms, soaring vocals, infectious melodies and independent labels competing to make their mark. Some records found success at the time; others had to wait years before receiving the recognition they deserved.Join us for a journey through Detroit’s musical streets, discovering the stories behind the records and celebrating the hidden gems that make the Motor City one of the most important soul cities in America.Detroit: beyond Motown, beyond the hits, and straight to the soul.

Seven Cities : Join me on a journey through the soul cities of America as we uncover seven terrific tracks and the stories behind the artists who brought them to life.From the legendary sounds of Detroit to the streets of New York, this episode explores the singers, groups, independent record labels and hidden gems that helped shape American soul music. Some of these records may be familiar, while others are long-overlooked treasures that deserve a much wider audience.We'll discover the music that slipped under the radar when it was first released, the artists who never quite received the recognition they deserved, and the records that travelled across the Atlantic to find a second life on Britain's Northern Soul dance floors.Because behind every great soul record, there's a story — and sometimes the most fascinating ones belong to the records the world nearly forgot.Seven cities. Seven artists. Seven terrific tracks. And a whole lot of soul.Welcome to The Soul Cities — celebrating the music, the memories and the magic of American soul.