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Released in 1977, the group Chic’s self-titled debut album set the stage for a run of massive global hits that still resonate today.  From “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Everybody Dance” to the anthems like “Le Freak,” “I Want Your Love” and “Good Times,” Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards created a distinctive sound with Chic that impacted contemporary music worldwide.

SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and renowned entertainment journalist Janine Coveney discuss the impact of Chic’s first album and beyond, sharing their own memories of what Chic’s music meant for them personally.

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A recent inductee into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame, Sylvester played a pioneering role as a black and openly gay artist in the late ‘70s, contributing such classics as “You Make Me Feel Mighty Real” and “Over & Over.”  

SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and acclaimed performer, producer, journalist and the founding faculty member at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, Jason King discuss Sylvester’s influence on popular culture and his groundbreaking work that opened the doors for some of today’s ‘out and proud’ artists and performers.

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Originally released in 1969, “First Take” served as the iconic Roberta Flack’s introduction to international music audiences. SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and renowned entertainment journalist Janine Coveney discuss in depth the 2020 deluxe edition of the LP and Roberta’s song choices, some of which are as relevant today as ever.

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Originally released in 1980, “Give Me The Night” provided the multi-talented George Benson with a new level of global success. Produced by Quincy Jones, the LP included timeless dance floor classics such as the hypnotic title cut and “Love X Love.”  As SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and music industry veteran Michael Lewis discuss, the multi-million-selling album showcased George’s artistry as a musician and vocalist appealing to R&B, jazz and pop audiences worldwide.

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Originally released in 1983, Stompin’ At The Savoy represented the end of an era for groundbreaking group Rufus with the iconic Chaka Khan.  As SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and longtime colleague Michael Lewis discuss, the LP captured the band’s dynamic energy and Chaka’s fiery vocals and also gave us the timeless anthem, “Ain’t Nobody".

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Join SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and music industry veteran Michael Lewis as they discuss the role that black music pioneers such as Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder and others have played in creating timeless songs that have empowered, uplifted and inspired generations globally in the quest for equal rights, justice and freedom.

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Join SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and major-label A&R specialist Darone Bowers as they recall the 90s birth of Neo-Soul, including artists like Maxwell, D'Angelo, Lalah Hathaway and more, plus the originators who influenced this movement.

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TLC! En Vogue! Xscape! Destiny's Child! Join SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan as he welcomes A&R specialist Darone Bowers to talk about their favorite girl groups.

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SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan is joined this week by powerhouse producer and songwriter Preston Glass to discuss his work with the legendary Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire. They’re joined by Jeff Jeff Vasishta, ‘Variety’ magazine contributor for a lively discussion about Maurice’s work and global impact on the world of music.

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Host Bethany Dawson welcomes SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and A&R Specialist Darone Bowers as they chat about how David got his start in music journalism, the many artists he's interviewed and how Soul Music has evolved over the decades.

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