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youtube video pass on 'The 12th Annual Melbourne Soul Weekender is back in 2024 after playing host to the Australian National Northern Soul Weekender last year. The Melbourne Soul Weekender is one of Australia’s premier rare soul events, attracting DJ’s and punters from around the country and overseas. From humble beginnings in 2009, the annual event has showcased the best in rare soul from 1960’s uptempo stormers to modern dancefloor fillers and a plethora of soulful styles. Get ready to be transported back in time to the golden age of soul music.'

Live performance of their latest single, a cover of the Triumphs track The Harlem Gospel Travelers - We Don't Love Enough [LIVE AT BROOKLYN BOWL]

Jazz FM’s “The Story of UK Soul” Nominated For TRIC Award Had the below sent in, listening along with voting details (if of interest) follow below ... Jazz FM’s “The Story of UK Soul” has been nominated for a coveted TRIC Award in the public vote ‘Factual’ category. The 8-part landmark series, presented by Simon Phillips and produced in house, told the story of UK Soul from the 1960s to the present day covering Northern Soul, Lovers Rock, Acid Jazz and the Nu Soul sound of today. The Story of UK Soul is a time capsule of the evolution of UK Soul featuring surprising stories, unique perspectives and never-before-heard anecdotes from the likes of Beverley Knight, Mica Paris, Courtney Pine, Emeli Sande, Omar, Chris Amoo, Jean-Paul “Bluey” Manick, Billy Ocean and Carl McIntosh. The series also celebrated those instrumental in making the genre a success, including the legendary DJs Colin Curtis, Greg Wilson and Trevor Nelson, alongside record company owners and producers including Don-E and Eddie Piller. In addition, the series metaphorically toured the country, acknowledging the contribution that performers have made across the United Kingdom, from Edinburgh to Rochdale and Wolverhampton, alongside the more recognised locations of Wigan and London. The Story of UK Soul is nominated alongside TV shows such as “Drive To Survive” (Netflix), “Beckham” (Netflix) and “Mr Bates v The Post Office” (ITV). The eight-hour series can be listened to as a boxset for a limited time at https://planetradio.co.uk/jazz-fm/shows/the-story-of-uk-soul/ and votes can be cast at https://poll-tric.org.uk/ Voting closes at 5pm on Friday 17th May, and the winner will be announced on 25th June 2024 at The TRIC Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House in Mayfair, London. https://planetradio.co.uk/jazz-fm/shows/the-story-of-uk-soul/

Word all about a new double lp from Numero group, Eccentric Soul THE CUCA LABEL (2XLP) Release Notes Late night '60s R&B caught on tape at Jim Kirchstein's jack-of-all genres Cuca studio. Released on minuscule pressings into the Wisconsin wilderness, these 26 sasquatch-rare tracks uncover the soulful paths between the Chicago, Milwaukee and Rockford scenes. Featuring Harvey Scales, Step By Step, Betty Moorer, Seven Sounds, Twilighters, Birdlegs & Pauline, Esquires, Artie & The Pharaohs, and Fantastic Six, this 2xLP tells an alternate history of soul music that could only happen in the Hinterlands on Highway 12. Pre-order: Release date is July 12th - Orders will begin shipping in late June! Formats Long Hot Summer Orange & Red Marble Vinyl (2xLP) (Numero Exclusive) (£27) The Devilettes Opaque Red Vinyl (2xLP) (£27) Black Vinyl (2xLP) (£25) Digital (£9) https://numerogroup.com/products/the-cuca-label-2xlp Vinyl / Digital / Streaming Link (tap) Track List Twiliters Restless Love Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds Glamour Girl The Devils & The Devilettes I'll Say Little Artie & The Pharaohs It Puzzles Me Birdlegs & Pauline Too Much At Stake Betty Moorer The Long Hot Summer The Esquires You Don't Care Supremes Four I Lost My Job (And I've Got to Find Another) Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds Ten Thousand Years Betty Moorer One More Time The Devils & The Devilettes I'm Leaving You Supremes Four I Love You, Patricia Twiliters We Three The Devils & The Devilettes Tell Me Step By Step Time After Time Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds Independency Betty Moorer My Man Lives Twiliters Can't You Stay A Little Longer The Devils Ft. J. Watson Vance Love And Understanding Step By Step She's Gone Twistin' Harvey Every Step Of The Way Twiliters Girl Of My Dreams Fantastic Six I Never Knew Love Artie & The Pharaohs I'll Take Care Of You Birdlegs & Pauline Mist Of A Dream Rex Swanigan and The Fabulous Troubadores Tribute To Jimi Hendrix

Events - The Next 100 Soul Weekenders as at May 2024 Another heads up on upcoming weekenders directly from our Source Event Guide a dynamic grab of the next upcoming 100 Soul Weekender Events... Links Event Guide Main Page (tap) Event Guide Weekender Section (tap)

another top video from John Jackson via youtube The Ovations perform their hit Single release "Touching Me" on the Ebony Affair television series.