Hidden Gems Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 Please note that Hidden Gems moves to a new slot on www.fcumradio.co.uk from today. The first airing of the show is on Wednesday from 3-4pm and it's repeated at the same time the following day then between 9-10pm on Friday and Sunday. This week's show features Incognito plus quality cuts from Tavares, Arthur Conley, Rahsaan Patterson, David Ruffin, Cissy Houston, Double Exposure, Sherry Davis, Stargard, Keith Washington and Dyles Mavis.
Hidden Gems Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 The first chance to hear this week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk is today at 3pm and it's part 2 of my Philadelphia International Records special featuring The O'Jays, Intruders, Ebonys, Ethics, Billy Paul, Shirley Jones, Dexter Wansel, Instant Funk, McFadden & Whitehead, Bunny Sigler, Robert Upchurch, MFSB & Dick Jensen.
Hidden Gems Posted July 20, 2012 Author Posted July 20, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems features Eric Benet plus new music from Lianne La Havas, Ryan Shaw and Ty Causey alongside quality oldies by Cheryl Lynn & Luther Vandross, Mary Wells, Maxine Brown, Baby Washington, Linsey, Lee Bates, Carol Anderson and Johnny Pate. Catch it tonight and Sunday at 9pm on www.fcumradio.co.uk
Hidden Gems Posted July 27, 2012 Author Posted July 27, 2012 I've put together a one-hour special show to match the long-overdue decent weather with some of my favourite summer tunes featuring Stevie Wonder, Michael Henderson, Pieces of a Dream, Phyllis Hyman, Rick James, Quincy Jones, War, Angela Winbush, Roy Ayers, Commodores, Kool & the Gang, Sly & Family Stone, Billy Stewart, Leo's Sunshipp and Impromp2. Catch it tonight or Sunday at 9pm on www.fcumradio.co.uk.
Hidden Gems Posted August 15, 2012 Author Posted August 15, 2012 This week's show on www.fcumradio.co.uk features an hour-long tribute to Chicago legend Carl Davis and features music by Jackie Wilson, Walter Jackson, Gene Chandler, The Dells, Tyrone Davis, The Chi-Lites, Major Lance, Mary Wells, Barbara Acklin, Otis leavill, Billy Butler, Sidney Joe Qualls, The Artistics, Young Holt Trio, Lynn Roman and Windy City.
Hidden Gems Posted August 24, 2012 Author Posted August 24, 2012 If you've not yet heard this week's show, you can listen tonight or Sunday at 9pm on www.fcumradio.co.uk. The featured guest is Omar, there's new music by Dorothy Moore, Leela James and Dilouya's Faithful Circus plus there's quality oldies from Etta James, Millie Jackson, Jerry Butler, Patti Austin,Quincy Jones, Margie Joseph, Sam Baker and Alton McClain & Destiny.
Hidden Gems Posted August 30, 2012 Author Posted August 30, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk features four tracks from Tavares, current selections by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dilouya, Sherry Davis and Kendra Cash alongside quality oldies from The Temptations, Gladys Knight & Pips, Roberta Flack and Angela Winbush. Hear it today at 3pm or Friday and Sunday at 9pm.
Hidden Gems Posted September 6, 2012 Author Posted September 6, 2012 Today's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk at 3pm features a one-hour tribute to Hal David, one of the greatest lyricists of the 20th century. Hear Bacharach & David songs interpreted by Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Jerry Butler, Isaac Hayes, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Luther Vandross, Phyllis Hyman, Mavis Staples, James Carr, Edwin Starr, Cissy Houston, Lyn Collins, Lou Johnson, The Drifters, Dee Dee Warwick and Marva Whitney. There are repeats on Friday and Sunday at 9pm.
Hidden Gems Posted September 12, 2012 Author Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk features four tracks from the brilliant Dee Dee Warwick, an unissued future anthem by John Stoddart, new music from Dwele and Anthony Jarrad, a tribute to Lillian Lopez of Odyssey and quality cuts by Cameo, Kirk Whalum, Ronnie Lovejoy, Chuck Armstrong, Freddie Ravel and JMAY. Edited September 12, 2012 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 This week's show features Edwin Starr plus Marvin Gaye, Sheree Brown, Lianne La Havas, Shirley Ellis, Terri Wells, Betty Everett, Cicero Blake, Mark Johnson ft. James Robinson, Steve Harvey ft. Ledisi and Ella Washington. Tonight and Sunday on www.fcumradio.co.uk at 9pm.
Hidden Gems Posted September 28, 2012 Author Posted September 28, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems features the southpaw guitar stylings of Barbara Lynn, quality oldies by Johnnie Taylor, Deniece Williams, Gloria Jones, Larry Williams & Johnny Watson, Mighty Fire, Sonny Till, Mos Def, The Four Tracks and Beverly Shaffer plus new and recent tunes from Dwele, Kindred the Family Soul and Carl Thomas. All that is unbelievably squeezed into one hour from 9pm tonight and Sunday.
Hidden Gems Posted October 5, 2012 Author Posted October 5, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk pays tribute to Frank Wilson. He was also a successful writer and producer and I'll be playing tracks by Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Miracles, Martha & The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, Eddie Kendricks, Brenda Holloway, The Isley Brothers, Ike & Tina Turner, Lenny Williams, Bobby Taylor, John Legend, Renee Geyer and The Vows. Tonight and Sunday at 9pm.
Hidden Gems Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk is a Philadelphia International Records special featuring Teddy Pendergrass, Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carn, The Jacksons, Billy Paul, The Jones Girls, Dee Dee Sharp, McFadden & Whitehead, The Intruders, Dexter Wansel, Bunny Sigler, Anthony White, Love Committee and The Ebonys.
Hidden Gems Posted October 26, 2012 Author Posted October 26, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk features Lenny Williams, new releases by Angie Stone and Jonathan Butler plus rare Teena Marie, quality 80s dancers from Melba Moore and Pattie Brooks, a deep soul tribute to R.B. Greaves, Betty Wright, Lou Johnson, Dira, Cookin on 3 Burners, and Gloria Jay, Jimmy Holiday and Debbie Taylor from my downtempo set at Soul4Real/Soul Essence in Bilbao. Tune in tonight or Sunday at 9pm.
Hidden Gems Posted October 31, 2012 Author Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Following the sad and unexpected news of Terry Callier's death at the weekend, this week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk is a one-hour tribute to the man I interviewed for Voices from the Shadows and Blues & Soul in 1991. Featured music includes the northern soul favourite Look At Me Now, tracks from his three Cadet albums and Elektra set Fire On Ice, the monumental I Don't Want to See Myself (Without You), his comeback album Timepeace, Monuments of Mars, the Zero 7 Remix of Love Theme from Spartacus and Callier songs covered by Jerry Butler and The Dells. Edited October 31, 2012 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted November 11, 2012 Author Posted November 11, 2012 Last chance to hear this week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk tonight at 9pm featuring Bobby Taylor (with and without The Vancouvers), current sounds by The Floacist, Ryan Shaw, Xxception to the Rule and Julia Huff, plus quality oldies from Terry Callier, Teena Marie, Cheryl Lynn, Sam & Dave, Jazzanova, Naked Music NYC and The Pretenders.
Hidden Gems Posted November 15, 2012 Author Posted November 15, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk features the very classy Angela Bofill, new music from Dwele and Julia Huff plus quality oldies by David Ruffin, Jackie Wilson, Norman Connors, General Johnson, L.J. Reynolds, Bobby Byrd, O.V. Wright, Mario Biondi and Arthur Alexander.
Hidden Gems Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk features my tribute to the late Major Harris with music from his solo career and spells with The Delfonics and Nat Turner Rebellion, there's current sounds from Angie Stone, Ledisi and Manchester's JP Cooper plus quality oldies by Terry Callier, Randy Crawford & Joe Sample, Lalah Hathaway, Marion Meadows, The Fantastic 4, The Jarmels and Oma Heard.
Hidden Gems Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk features the fabulous Lalah Hathaway, there are new releases from Natasha Watts, TK Soul and Aunyae Heart plus quality oldies by Aretha Franklin, Jerry Butler, Deniece Williams, Ronnie Dyson, Major Harris, Wilton Felder with Bobby Womack, The Valentinos and The Chosen Few.
Hidden Gems Posted December 6, 2012 Author Posted December 6, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems is an hour of pure self-indulgence with a selection of personal favourites that includes Lamont Dozier, Sam Dees, Bill Brandon, Bessie Banks, Barbara Lewis, The Miracles, Arnie's Love, Enchantment, The Supremes & Four Tops, Norman Connors feat. Eleanor Mills, The Tymes, Sharon Paige and The Odds & Ends.
Hidden Gems Posted December 14, 2012 Author Posted December 14, 2012 This week's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk features Mighty Sam McClain with four tracks plus quality music by Stephanie Mills, Norman Connors, Sandra St. Victor, Darrow Fletcher, Dee Harvey, Preston Glass, The Soul Clan, The Finishing Touch, Blinky, Kristina Train and Darryl Miller.
Hidden Gems Posted December 21, 2012 Author Posted December 21, 2012 (edited) If you want to get into the festive spirit but are tired of hearing the same old turkeys, then join me for an hour of Christmas crackers on www.fcumradio.co.uk. I've got soulful seasonal sounds from James Brown, The Sounds of Blackness, The Emotions, Isaac Hayes, Donny Hathaway, The O'Jays, Alexander O'Neal, The Drifters, Rotary Connection, Darlene Love, Lonnie Hill, Charles Brown, The Invitations and Crystal Winds. Edited December 21, 2012 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted January 3, 2013 Author Posted January 3, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems is a personal selection of the best tunes played during the last year featuring Gregory Porter, Incognito, Anthony Hamilton, Leela James, Alicia Myers, Lianne La Havas, Jonathan Butler, Cody ChesnuTT, Dwele, Deborah Bond, Mighty Sam McClain, Jonathan Winstead, R. Jones and Jarrard Anthony.
Hidden Gems Posted January 10, 2013 Author Posted January 10, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems is part two of my best new music played on the show in 2012 featuring Gregory Porter, Incognito, Anthony Hamilton, Eric Benét, Jocelyn Brown & Soulpersona, Dorothy Moore, Alicia Myers, Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Erykah Badu, Lee Fields, Dilouya FC feat. Sly Johnson, Julia Huff, Soul Talk and Kendra Cash.
Hidden Gems Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features the final part of my 2012 retrospective with quality music by Anthony Hamilton, Alicia Myers, Mighty Sam McClain, John Stoddart, Deborah Bond, Natalie Floacist Stewart, Lee Fields & The Expressions, JMAY, Jonathan Winstead, Julia Huff, Ryan Shaw, Dilouya feat. Omar, TK Soul and JP Cooper.
Hidden Gems Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 Tonight's show features a tribute to Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner with tracks from the Ohio Players and his solo album plus quality music from Incognito, Cassandra Wilson, Chuck Jackson, Bettye Lavette, Betty Everett, L.V. Johnson, Marion Love, The Diplomats, Nite Flyte, Malia and S.E.L.
Hidden Gems Posted February 8, 2013 Author Posted February 8, 2013 Tonight's Hidden Gems features Con Funk Shun plus quality cuts from Teena Marie, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jazzanova, Ronnie Dyson, Maxine Brown, Marva Hicks, The Jackie Beavers Show, Genai, Real and Charlie Rich.
Hidden Gems Posted February 15, 2013 Author Posted February 15, 2013 Tonight's show at 9pm on www.fcumradio.co.uk features an hour of music in tribute to Donald Byrd and Cecil Womack.
Hidden Gems Posted February 22, 2013 Author Posted February 22, 2013 Tonight's show is a Leon Ware special featuring the man and his music with contributions from Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Quincy Jones, Bobby Womack, The Miracles, Junior Walker, Donny Hathaway, Minnie Riperton, Joe, The Main Ingredient, Average White Band, Michael Wycoff, Al Wilson & Trina Broussard.
Hidden Gems Posted March 1, 2013 Author Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Tonight's show at 9pm features Tyrone Davis plus The Temptations and Impact in a tribute to Damon Harris, and quality music from Teena Marie, Maysa, The Charmels, Merry Clayton, J.K., Sheree Ford-Payne, Regrooved feat. Kerrie Manuel and Thabo & The Real Deal. Edited March 1, 2013 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted March 8, 2013 Author Posted March 8, 2013 Tonight's show at 9pm features Gary Taylor, a tribute to Richard Street of The Temptations and The Monitors plus quality music from Walter Jackson, Jeanie Tracy, Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Gina Breedlove, The New Mastersounds featuring Corinne Bailey Rae and Heston.
Hidden Gems Posted March 15, 2013 Author Posted March 15, 2013 Tonight's show is a Prestatyn Soul Weekend special with quality tunes from Ronnie McNeir, The Dells, Teddy Pendergrass, Linda Clifford, Lamont Dozier, The Supremes & Four Tops, The Impressions, Jerry Butler, Betty Everett, The Vibrations, The Showstoppers, Bobby Kline, Jamie Lidell, Michael Dunston, Shazz and Black Box.
Hidden Gems Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 Tonight's show features four tracks by Rose Royce, tributes to Bobby Smith of The Spinners and Bobby Rogers of The Miracles plus quality tunes from the Four Tops, Jose James, David Sea, Lamont Dozier, Conya Doss, Timmy Thomas, Doky Brothers feat. Dianne Reeves and Kylie Auldist.
Hidden Gems Posted March 29, 2013 Author Posted March 29, 2013 Hidden Gems is three years old today and tonight's show marks the occasion with an hour of personal favourites by The Originals, Shirley Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ronnie Dyson, Al Wilson, The Temptations, Four Tops, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, Phillip Mitchell, Greg Perry, Jeffree, Justine "Baby" Washington, Sweet James Epps and Keith Barrow.
Hidden Gems Posted April 12, 2013 Author Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Tonight's show at 9pm features The Chi-Lites, new music from Laura Mvula, Lady and Clarence P. Jones and quality oldies by Love Unlimited, Edwin Starr & Blinky, Linda Jones, Average White Band, Delegation, Joslyn and Ondrea Duverney. Edited April 12, 2013 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted April 19, 2013 Author Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Tonight's show at 9pm features tributes to Don Blackman, Omar Chandler and Margie Alexander, new music from Phil Perry, Nicci Canada, Lady and Josephine plus quality oldies by Marvin Gaye, Chuck Jackson, Dee Dee Warwick and Weldon Irvine. Edited April 19, 2013 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted May 2, 2013 Author Posted May 2, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features tributes to the legendary Richie Havens, southern soul man George Perkins and Philly maestro Vincent Montana, Jr. There's new music from Charles Bradley and Alice Russell plus quality oldies by the Salsoul Orchestra, N'Dambi and Grenique.
Hidden Gems Posted May 10, 2013 Author Posted May 10, 2013 Tonight's Hidden Gems features the Average White Band, there's new music from Phil Perry, the James Hunter Six and The Floacist plus quality oldies by Kim Weston, Angela Bofill, Ruby Andrews, Lizz Wright, Freddie Hubbard, Wilbert Harrison and Michelle French.
Hidden Gems Posted May 26, 2013 Author Posted May 26, 2013 Tonight's Hidden Gems features five tracks by the legendary Bobby Blue Bland plus quality cuts from Adriana Evans, John Legend & The Roots, Kim Weston, Meli'sa Morgan, Barbara Lynn, Rufus, Eleanor Mills, Jackie Ross, The James Hunter Six, III Frum Tha Soul and The Bamboos.
Hidden Gems Posted June 27, 2013 Author Posted June 27, 2013 This week's show is a one-hour tribute to the legendary Bobby Bland with music spanning the years from 1957 to 1998.
Hidden Gems Posted July 4, 2013 Author Posted July 4, 2013 Today's Hidden Gems features an hour of new music from The Brand New Heavies, Will Downing, Mavis Staples, Maysa, Booker T. Jones, Charles Bradley, Jose James, Larry Graham, The James Hunter Six, Zo!, Kenya Henry, Nils Landgren Funk Unit and Global Noize feat. Nona Hendryx.
Hidden Gems Posted July 11, 2013 Author Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) This week's Hidden Gems is a 60s special with music from Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Impressions, Chuck Jackson, Mary Wells, Walter Jackson, Esther Phillips, Willie Hutch, Della Reese, Darrell Banks, Barbara Lewis, Roy Hamilton, Big Joe Turner, Little Jerry Williams, Steve Mancha, Jimmy Bo Horne, Shirley Lawson, Sam Fletcher and two sides played in tribute to Mary Love. Edited July 11, 2013 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted July 18, 2013 Author Posted July 18, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems is an hour of soulful, sunshine summer sounds to complement the heatwave we're having in good old Blighty. Grab a cold drink, sit back and relax to the Isley Brothers, O'jays, Dramatics, Supremes, Average White Band, D'Angelo, 5th Dimension, Matha High & James Brown, Tyrone Davis, Tommie Young, Finishing Touch, Drizabone Soul Family, Victor Feldman, Mother Freedom Band and Mother of Pearl.
Hidden Gems Posted July 25, 2013 Author Posted July 25, 2013 Today's Hidden Gems at 3pm features quality music by Sam Dees, G.C. Cameron, Marva Whitney, Darrow Fletcher, Mary Love Comer, Dan Penn, Sandy Barber, Tommie Lee, Vann & Reggie, The Rockmelons and new releases from Maysa, Kim Waters feat. Glenn Jones, Bilal, Mayer Hawthorne and Kejam.
Hidden Gems Posted July 31, 2013 Author Posted July 31, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features an hour of superb music selected by Manchester's Soul Twins Stuart Parish & Jeff Parish including Marvin Gaye, Minnie Riperton, Erykah Badu, The Temptations, The Isley Brothers, Willie Hutch, Black Ivory, Oliver Cheatham, Tommie Young and Freddie Scott.
Hidden Gems Posted August 9, 2013 Author Posted August 9, 2013 Tonight's Hidden Gems on www.fcumradio.co.uk at 9pm pays tribute to the Master of the Game, George Duke, with an hour of music from the man plus collaborations with Deniece Williams, Howard Hewett, Angela Bofill, Jeffrey Osborne, Dianne Reeves, Miles Jaye and Rachelle Ferrell.
Hidden Gems Posted August 16, 2013 Author Posted August 16, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features five tracks by Joe Simon, brand new music from Metropolis feat. Chic and George Duke feat. Teena Marie, and top class oldies from Wilson Pickett, The Chi-Lites, Garland Green, Ed Townsend, Sandy Barber, Quantic & Alice Russell, The Soul Twins, Rhonda Davis and The Majestic Arrows.
Hidden Gems Posted August 22, 2013 Author Posted August 22, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features four tracks from Cuba Gooding, new music by Mavis Staples and Laura Mvula, a tribute to the late Cody Black, and brilliant oldies from G. C. Cameron, Thelma Houston, The Main Ingredient, The Soul Children, Sandy Barber, Crosswind and Helene Smith.
Hidden Gems Posted September 4, 2013 Author Posted September 4, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features five tracks by Garland Green, new music by Manchester's Josephine Oniyama and Booker T. Jones feat. Anthony Hamilton plus quality oldies from Aretha Franklin, Roy Ayers, Jo Armstead, O.V. Wright, The Stylistics, Alton McClain & Destiny, Barbara Randolph and The Pacesetters.
Hidden Gems Posted September 11, 2013 Author Posted September 11, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features Otis Redding plus the usual quality tunes from Roy Ayers, Bettye LaVette, Cissy Houston, Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators, The Persuaders, June Yamagishi feat. Bobby Womack, Jeffree, Father's Children, The Bamboos feat. Aloe Blacc and an out-of-left-fielder from Tina Turner.
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