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If you missed Tony Jazz in conversation with vocal sensation Linda Murial last week, catch it on the rewind via Mixcloud. An interesting discussion about where Linda was born, family background, music career, her time with Brand New Heavies. Incognito, JTQ, Galliano and Julian Jonah. They also discuss her solo career, the UK jazz funk/soul […]
Say hi to the all new Universal Soul Radio mobile app. Listening to USR has been made even easier now thanks to the USR mobile app available to download via the USR website and soon to be available via the Google play store. A long awaited addition to the app is the Chat Room feature […]
Taking you back to the year 1987 when Keith Sweat released the slow jam, the forever RnB classic ‘Make It Last.’ But who was the female vocalist who sang alongside Sweat? You may not know her name but it was the super talented Jacci McGhee, who is still a vocal powerhouse as she has just […]
“Back To Love Vol.2, JOURNEY TO LOVE is the 6th album from vocalist Roderick Harper. It is a follow-up to his successful first R&B project, BACK TO LOVE. This album features themes of love, commitment, and the power of music to connect people. The album showcases the exceptional musical talents and production of Andrew “DRUSKI” […]
Frankie Beverly, the legendary soul singer and frontman of the band Maze, passed away at the age of 77. Born on December 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Beverly’s career in music spanned over five decades. He founded Maze in the 1970s, and the band quickly rose to prominence with hits like “Joy and Pain,” “Before […]
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The pirate that changed British radio In 1981 Rita Marley’s brother Leroy Anderson aka Lepke launched the Dread Broadcasting Corporation (DBC), Europe’s first dedicated black music station. Frustrated by the lack of airtime for reggae music in the UK, Lepke setup a mast in his back garden and began to broadcast to a small area […]
“These Are The Sweet Things” is a 2023 album release by the illustrious soul/jazz singer and songwriter, Paulette McWilliams. With a career spanning several decades and collaborations with legendary artists, Paulette McWilliams continues to captivate audiences with her extraordinary talent and undeniable charisma. Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Paulette McWilliams discovered her passion […]
The 14th July 2023 marks the one year anniversary of the passing of our former friend and colleague Tony Dacosta, Entrepreneur, Radio Engineer and Presenter. Tony was a true inspiration and touched countless lives. We can all individually remember, and reflect on those special moments. Tony, a lover of all genres of music and founder […]
Independent Soul and Jazz hitting the streets for 2023 from the UK and across the shores ‘Soul Unsigned’ is a feature where we shine the spotlight on independent artists/singers/songwriters/ musicians/ bands/producers making quality music that touches The Soul…Tune in Every Sunday from 9pm (GMT) and Every Thursday from 5pm (GMT) to get your weekly fix. […]
