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One shared love of music.

Big Al

Big Al

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Big Al Soul Sessions has been a part of radio for the last 18 years, through Community Radio with 92.5 Cheshire FM, Commercial Radio with Southport 's 107.5 Dune FM, and Internet Radio Mid Cheshire Radio along with starting Cheshire Media Academy ( Young People’s  Film & Radio  Company ) and I had a brief spell  with Spanish based Radio Catalonia and a Summer Special in Zante Greece and at present Chocolate Radio…For the last 9 years  (until August 2022) My Soul Sessions were with London based SoulRadioUK going out Live on a Tuesday and Thursday..

During the past 18 Soul Years I have had loads of fun and met and interviewed some Amazing People long with some of my heroes…

Ben E King, J J Barnes, The Contours, Pat Lewis, Detroit Spinners, Candi  Staton, The Vandellas, The Velvelettes,  Kenny Thomas , Jeffrey Daniels , Geno Washington ,  Damon Harris (The Temptations)and my favorite interviews were  Bobby Taylor , Louvain Demps from The Adantes and Kim Weston where I carried Marvin Gaye’s keyboard for Kim at her rehearsal and meeting Kindred Family Soul and more recently helping to promote Laura Rain & The Caesars new album Rise Again along with Claire Davis and The Hp’s with UK based LRK Records ..

For the Past 9 years My Soul Sessions has been broadcasting Live Tuesday & Thursday mornings between 10am -12 noon and re runs on Power Play  on Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings along some Bank Holiday Specials for Soul Radio UK.. I also Produced  Soulin’ Through The Night a selection of Easy Listening Soul Music taking in some 4 decades of Vintage Soul from Mid Night till 8 am until the closing of the station in August 2022....

It’s Great to be back working along side some of my former colleagues/ presenters at Universal Soul Radio….

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Colin French

Colin French

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Colin was fascinated by music from a very early age, listening to his father’s 45’s, initially on the Gramophone, and later the family’s Music Centre. Older sibling would play the latest LP’s, Cassettes, and singles by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Jackson 5, Bob Marley and Dennis Brown to name a few. Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie and I AM by EW&F being family favorites during the late seventies. These records had a big influence on Colin’s musical tastes for years to come, particularly favouring the big productions and vocals.
It was during the early eighties where the appetite for record collecting elevated to another level. Attending clubs, and wine bars introduced Colin to other black music genres including Jazz and the and Funk and a fusion of the two. Listening to specialist radio shows across the FM dial during the same period also played a big part in what is listened to and played to today.
Colin has performed at various venues for several promotors, mainly around London and the sounding counties for many years, also at selected private functions. All black music genres can be catered for any time depending on the occasion including Classic Soul. RnB, Gospel, Funk, Jazz, Soulful House, Broken Beats  & Reggae.
Colin’s Radio presenting career commenced in the early 2000’s on various radio stations playing a mixed selection of soulful music through the decades.
The Soulful Selection radio show can be heard live on universalsoulradio.com every Sunday between 8.00hrs and 10.00hrs CET.

Replays can be streamed via Soundcloud - Colin French Soulful Selection

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David Charles

David Charles

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Growing up in the 70’s & 80’s we were bathed in a variety of urban music from Soul, Funk, Jazz Funk, RnB, Rare Groove, Hip Hop & Reggae.

I was heavily drawn to the Soul music that emerged in the eighties such as Raw Silk‘s ‘Do it to the music ‘, The Limit ‘s ‘Say Yeah’, Stevie Wonder ‘s – ‘Do I Do’ and especially tunes like I-Level’s – ‘In The Sand.’

I began Djng in my late teens, mainly playing at house parties across South London where I grew up. I also grew up in the sound system culture where we built all our speakers in my bedroom. I was lucky to have what would normally be the front room as a bedroom so both alcoves either side of the chimneybreast housed a stack of speakers each which consisted of a 18” scoop base bin and on top of it was a 12” mid range topped with a bank of built tweeters.
Needless to say you can imagine the amount of cussing I would get from my parents and neighbors.. 

From the 90’s into the 2000’s I had residencies and played at various pubs and nightclubs across London.

In the early 90’s I was drawn to the House and Garage sounds to which I started predominantly playing alongside the genres mentioned above.

You can her me playing Soulful vibes each and every weekend on my show ‘Release Your Soul’ where the whole idea is to let your inner self out to Release and move any way you want to.

 

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Dj Fox

Dj Fox

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Oh! So you’d like to hear some Jazz, Latin, Rares or Boogie? Step this way, as 'the Lair' is where you'll find Fox and he'll give you that and more. Prepare to be fully immersed, during which time you’ll be smiling as much as Fox himself as you enjoy guaranteed Essential Eclectic Feelgood Listening [EEFL]. Peace
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Dj Kutz

Dj Kutz

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I'm here to share great music!
A 60's kid raised in the 70's with a backdrop of Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Disco, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop and Pop.

From 4 years old I would remember the names of artists on the songs I liked. I bought my first 7 inch vinyl record, ‘Dat’ by Pluto Shervington as his lyrics, delivery and flow literally blew me away!

At 13, I was on the club scene going to Cubies, Phoebe's and All Nations, listening to Sir George (Cubies) and CASANOVA sound systems ( Phoebe's ) and Unity (All Nations). Simply  loving the message in the music, from then right up to present day.

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Dj Pascoe

Dj Pascoe

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Pascoe is a vastly experienced DJ with a large and varied collection of music to suit all tastes. A longstanding member of the Soul Radio UK family he has presented on hundreds of radio shows over the last 20 years, many of which can be found on his Mixcloud channel.  

His style and music selections tend to be a little more 'creative' than your average radio DJ, with a big focus on promoting positivity, social commentary, africentrism and grown and sexy vibes. His Groove Control Experience show features an eclectic musical mix spanning 80s soul, neo-soul, disco, funk, rare groove, lovers rock, roots reggae, rocksteady, ska, R&B, hip hop, jazz and gospel. 

He is also a very versatile party DJ, providing high quality musical entertainment at well over a thousand wedding, christening, corporate, engagement, anniversary, and birthday parties, from Paddington in London to Porto in Portugal, since the mid-1990s. 

 

His extensive musical knowledge is captured in books he has authored on the subject, DJ Pascoe’s Top 10 Tunes One and Two. 

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Dj Tikkanen Krazy

Dj Tikkanen Krazy

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The nickname came from the days of b-boys and b-girls.I always tried to cheer my friends up with a joke or two and one day one my inspirational friend (R.i.p.) Crazy-Eric said that you should have this nickname cause you are "Crazy".
From that day it was Dj Crazy-Cut and my love for music started a journey with mixtapes where I put together scratches, effects and at that time brand new Hiphop.
Without me knowing these tapes where copied and spread from the streets to restaurants and studios who wanted to hear new hip sounds, I had created myself a name.
Sons Of Soul would become the fruit from this era and our mini album + two 12 inches "Madness" and "Another day is gone" gained respect worldwide especially in the UK.
Soulnights and R&B alongside my great friend DJ Rock-Ski where two nights where anything with funk and soul would appear alongside hiphop, reggae and other worldsounds. We where featured on MTV as a unique sound in Europe.
Conkreet Jungle was a creation that I was proud of til this day this is where you would find the Stockholms "ratpack" of people involved in soul, hiphop, ragga, dance and later jungle. We went to many cities in Europe thru hard times both racism-wise and fear for the music attracting "wrong" public. The outcome of this was loads of greedy situations and greedy people.
Jungle and drum and bass would become my sanctuary (with clubs Fastfood and Drum and Bass Jazz) for the past 20 years where I found myself enjoying playing the foundation of everything I done in the past.
I´ve been playing clubs like the Mambo Inn (UK), Giant Step (U.S.), The Nells (U.S), Tavern On The Green (U.S.), Big Sound Family Nights (Fin), Fusion (Swe) and booked loads of amazing dj´s and artist.
The WAX ON WAX OFF show is my music I been collecting for more than 40 years. I love the lot so dont be afraid if we travel from: Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, USA and United Kingdom to your space.
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Donald Tee

Donald Tee

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Music lover and record collector, I started playing music at family parties in the early 80's and then served my apprenticeship with King Tropical Hi-Fi, sound system. I then set up my own soul soundsystem N.D.E.C, alongside DJ Neil Andrew, playing clubs and bars in London and the South East.
Professionally, I have worked in the music industry for over 30 years, most notably as the black music buyer for HMV, helping to support UK soul labels such as Dome and Expansions.
As a radio DJ, I have presented the Strictly Home Dancin' Show on SoulRadiouk.Net for 10 years, alongside some of the most knowledgeable DJs of our scene and am ready to take this to the next level with Universal Soul Radio.
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Madame X

Madame X

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My passion for music began from an early age as my parents told me I used to sing and dance to my dad’s Miriam Makeba album as a baby. Music was always being played at home as my dad was an avid collector of Jazz, Funk and Soul and my brother had an extensive Reggae collection. 

I purchased my very first 7 inch single aged 9 and have continued to buy and collect vinyl ever since. I spent my early years being addicted to pirate radio, the likes of Radio Invicta, Horizon radio, JFM, LWR, Radio Caroline, Solar etc.  

I worked in a well known record shop which is where my collecting took off as I would spend my weekly wages on records! My passion for the diverse sounds of Jazz, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop and Blues and alternative sounds has led to an extensive record collection therefore I’m a certified vinyl junkie!

 

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Maurice

Maurice

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My interest in music became more apparent in the mid 70’s when socialising with my peers at school and in youth clubs. We mainly played Reggae and raved to Sound Systems at Parties and Blues Dances. We used to compare and swap vinyl, perfect dance moves and generally just have fun not realising the value the experience would lead to in later life. We lived for the day. In the early 80’s I started listening to Pirate Radio, this peaked my interest in Jazz, Funk, Soul and many other genres and styles. From there, the rest is history…

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Tjakko

Tjakko

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Tjakko (JAKKO) a Dutch citizen, currently living in Germany.
Born in 1958, the 70s were the important years to form my taste for Soul Funk and Disco music 🎶
I've been a dj in several clubs and venues in Germany and the Netherlands. As a radio presenter I do a monthly Soul Show on a German radiostation. since December 2021 I presented the Thursday lunchtime show on Soulradio UK.
I would like to bring a mainstream mix of Soul, Funk, Disco and Roots Reggae on your favourite station, Universal Soul radio. Enjoy 🎶
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Tony All SouledUp Allen

Tony All SouledUp Allen

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My name is Tony Allen aka DJ "All Souled Up" I present a show called "The Flingfoot Show" playing music ranging from soul, funk, disco, jazz funk, jazz, house, hip hop and r n B.

I've played at events across Europe and most parts of the world bringing a distinctive vibe with a twist playing the underplayed, under appreciated and classic timeless songs from known and unknown artists and groups.
With an ever growing listeners base, i hope to reach musical ears other Djs cannot reach
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Tony Jazz

Tony Jazz

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I first started Djing in my mid teens playing at house parties. It was then I realised
I really found my true passion with playing music I loved and watching people enjoying themselves. I went on during the mid eighties to get involved with radio, my first induction being a station named Hospital Radio. I then went on to do pirate radio in the late eighties, girls fm a soul based station from west London.

I went on to Djing on countless soul stations across London I then started Djing at night clubs around London and Bristol. My first residency was a nightclub in Earl’s Court called  Lavein Rose where I was resident for 3years,  crazy larrys in Chelsea warf.

I managed to Dj long side some of the major players on the club circuit to name a few Jasper The Vinyl Junkie, Paul Anderson, John Jules, Ronnie herrel, Brandon block, Dj bigger the list goes on.

I currently Dj on the club circuit playing  80s 90s rnb with a touch of soulful house. Now ive started dabbling in remixes. You can find me out and about Djing at a venue near you

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