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Jazzie B on James Brown
Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B tells Matthew Parris why he nominates James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul”, for this series.
Jazzie B, who was awarded a CBE for services to black British music, spent time latterly with James Brown and he became “like a big brother.”
He shares personal reflections on Mr Brown’s life and legacy, with help from the music journalist Charles Shaar Murray.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2014.
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Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B tells Matthew Parris why he nominates James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul”, for this series.
Jazzie B, who was awarded a CBE for services to black British music, spent time latterly with James Brown and he became “like a big brother.”
He shares personal reflections on Mr Brown’s life and legacy, with help from the music journalist Charles Shaar Murray.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2014.
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