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3 days ago |
kmuw.org | Carla Eckels
Sunday, June 8Coming up on Soulsations: New music from R&B jazz vocalist Kimberly Brewer. Her song, “If I Ever Lose This Heaven,” featuring Ragan Whiteside, pays tribute to legendary producer and composer Quincy Jones. Plus, four icons, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills, are crisscrossing the U.S. on the Queens tour. We’ll highlight their tunes to get you in the groove.
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1 week ago |
kmuw.org | Carla Eckels
Sunday, June 1Coming up on Soulsations, new music from gospel royalty. Carvin Winans of the Grammy-winning Winans family releases a new single called “Shining Star.” Also, classics from the Brand New Heavies, Rockie Robbins, Earth, Wind & Fire, and the Young Rascals will keep us “Groovin’.” Plus, veteran vocalist Lynne Fiddmont brings us this week’s DoubleTake:,“Groovy People” by Lou Rawls — whom she sang backup for — and her own compelling version. Groovy People - Lynne Fiddmont
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2 weeks ago |
kmuw.org | Carla Eckels
Sunday, May 25Coming up on Soulsations, The Magic of Stevie! Legendary bass player and musical director Nathan Watts shares what it’s like to work with musical genius Stevie Wonder for more than 50 years. He talks about playing the bass on Stevie’s No. 1 songs “I Wish” and “Do I Do.”Plus, Watts brings us his very own DoubleTake, a ’70s R&B hit he co-wrote, “Free” by Deniece Williams, and an intriguing cover by Seal.
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3 weeks ago |
kmuw.org | Carla Eckels
Sunday, May 18The Stevie Wonderfest continues on Soulsations. We’ll take you to “Higher Ground” with music to celebrate the incomparable Stevie Wonder, who turned 75 on May 13. Hear a conversation with Ricky McKinnie, longtime member of the renowned gospel singing group the Blind Boys of Alabama. He tells of an exhilarating experience singing with Stevie on stage.
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1 month ago |
kmuw.org | Carla Eckels
Inside her comfortable living room, Lola McLaurian, has photos sprawled out on a coffee table. “[Here are] my three children, Jay is my oldest, Kimberly's the middle and Natalie is my youngest child."McLaurian describes what it was like when they first placed her son Jay in her arms. “It was amazing,” she said. “You know, you never think of that much love inside of you and when you see that baby for the first time.
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We’ll miss you Kate @KMUW! We wish you well on your future endeavors and keep sporting the @SoulsationsKMUW t-shirt!! Sincerely, I appreciate all you’ve done to highlight the music show!! All the BEST to you!! https://t.co/GsXNZo7FIG
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Happy 75th birthday, #StevieWonder. I can’t imagine a world without your genius, your joy, your artistry, or your love. You are truly and timelessly great. Thank you. https://t.co/L5tAhsghb0
Be sure to join us for a fun and insightful conversation and GREAT @StevieWonder music!
Keith John, Stevie Wonder’s background vocalist for more than 40 years, shares his DoubleTake: the soulful 1973 track “Visions” and a stunning cover he recorded with Stevie’s guitarist, Morris O’Connor. https://t.co/Va04JJdmXM 📸 Courtesy of Keith John https://t.co/xhl11g1eK3
