SOUL OF SYDNEY Feel-Good FUNK RADIO

Stuart Ridley live at SOUL OF SYDNEY FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE

Recorded 2pm - Sunday Feb 15 2026

SOUL OF SYDNEY Podcast Episode #438:

Extended early set with 2 hours of Frankie mixes, productions & inspirations—pure daytime dancefloor bliss blending funk, disco, garage & early house vibes. Sweet grooves for strutting souls! 💛

Track List

1. Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - - Harold Marvin & The Blue Notes

2. Can You Handle It (Disco Mix feat Sharon Redd) - - TheDJLawyer

3. Praise to the Vibes (Mr Fingers Alternate Mix) - - Mr Fingers

4. Better Than This (Director’s Cut Classic Soul Mix) - - Paul Johnson

5. FK Always (Radio Edit) - - Ralph Rosario, The Shamanic, Craig J Snider, with Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper & DJ Lady D

6. The Whistle Song - - Frankie Knuckles

7. I’ll Take You There (feat. Jamie Principle / Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit) - - Frankie Knuckles, Director’s Cut & Eric Kupper

8. Love Is The Message - - MFSB feat. The Three Degrees

9. The Glow of Love - - Change

10. Love Come Down (Dr Packer Remix) - - Evelyn Champagne King

11. Paradise - - Change

12. Can You Feel the Love (Dr Packer Remix) - - Rayowa & Dr Packer

13. The Secret Life of Us (Director’s Cut Signature Mix) - - Dave Lee & The Sunburst Band feat. Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne

14. Beautiful (feat. Peyton /Director’s Cut Classic Mix) - - Frankie Knuckles, Peyton, Director’s Cut & Eric Kupper

15. Thinking of You (Sandy Rivera’s Classic Mix feat. Kathy Sledge) - - Twism feat. Kathy Sledge

16. Loving You (Original Vocal Mix) - - Kenny Summit, Director’s Cut, Yasmeen

17. The House Music Anthem (Director’s Cut Retro Signature Mix) - - Marshall Jefferson & Curtis McClain

18. Brighter Days (Angelo Ferreri Remix) - - Dajae, Angelo Ferreri

19. Believe in Love (Director’s Cut Vocal Mix) - - Dawn Tallman, Director’s Cut

20. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (feat. London Community Gospel Choir) - - Mark Knight & Beverly Knight

21. Bring Me Joy (feat. Portia Monique / Director’s Cut Remix) - - The Layabouts, Portia Monique, Director’s Cut

22. How He Works (Louie Vega mix feat. Nico Vega) - - Louie Vega

23. Haven’t You Heard (Fitzy’s Fully Charged Mix) - - PatriceType equation here. Rushen, Alan Fitzpatrick

24. Brighter Days (Angelo Ferreri Remix) - - Dajae, Angelo Ferreri

About Stuart Ridley:

Stuart Ridley Bio

Sydney-based DJ since 1994, Stuart Ridley delivers soulful, danceable sets spanning disco, house, techno, downtempo, jazz & ambient. He's played major festivals like Summer Dreaming, Peats Ridge, Big Day Out & Earthcore, plus clubs, fashion shows & radio (Nova, FBi, 2SER). A vinyl/turntable expert & early Serato adopter, he also teaches house/techno programs to primary school kids. By day, he's a content strategist, editor & writer with 25+ years in media.

Follow more

https://soundcloud.com/stuart-ridley

Listen to STEPHEN ALLKINS, Sydney Disco Icon sitting down for a quick chat with STEPHEN FERRIS on SOULED OUT RADIO SHOW.

DJ JOHNNY BONES live at SOUL OF SYDNEY – New Year’s Day 2026

Show #437

A live recording straight from the BACK ROOM dancefloor at SOUL OF SYDNEY NYD 2026, featuring DJ Johnny Bones digging deep into old school R&B, hip hop, funk, and feel-good classics.

Recorded on New Year’s Day with the sun out and the crowd locked in, this set captures the essence of what SOUL OF SYDNEY is about — community, movement, timeless music, and positive energy shared on the dancefloor.

From smooth grooves to head-nodders and funk-driven joints, this is a proper throwback session built for dancers, selectors, and music lovers alike.

📍 Sydney, Australia

🎶 Old School R&B / Hip Hop / Funk

🕺 Live dancefloor energy

🌞 New Year’s Day vibes

More mixes, events & community at

www.soulofsydney.org

Kirk Franklin Tribute Mix

Soul of Sydney #436

In celebration of one of the greatest modern gospel artists of our time, Soul of Sydney presents a special Kirk Franklin Tribute Mix — a journey through gospel-inspired funk, soul, hip hop, and a touch of disco goodness.

Kirk Franklin has redefined gospel music for generations, bridging faith, culture, and the dancefloor with fearless creativity and undeniable groove. This mix pays respect to his influence beyond church walls — into clubs, community, and global music culture.

Curated as Kirk Franklin heads to Australia on tour, culminating in his Sydney Opera House Steps performance next week, this tribute blends uplifting energy, classic gospel moments, and soulful rhythms that honour his legacy and impact.

Expect:

✨ Gospel roots with funk & soul edges

✨ Hip hop energy and crossover anthems

✨ Feel-good disco touches and joyful praise

✨ Music that moves both spirit and body

Turn it up, feel the love, and celebrate a true icon.

Soul of Sydney — music, culture, and community.

#KirkFranklin #GospelMusic #SoulOfSydney #GospelFunk #ModernGospel #HipHopSoul #DiscoGoodness #SydneyMusic #OperaHouseSteps #MusicIsMedicine

DJ BEAST MODE (DMC World Champion) dropped into FBi Radio to chat with Stephen Ferris on his Souled Out Radio Show (23 Nov 2025).

Interview + DJ Mix now live.

He speaks on his journey as a turntablist, coming up in the Sydney scene, and drops a set packed with 80s and 90s hip hop, heavy funk and bboy breaks.

Catch him playing this Sunday at the Soul of Sydney 14th Birthday Jam.

An afternoon of feel good funk, soul, disco and old school hip hop vibes.

Final tickets and info: from $20.00

http://www.soulofsydney.org/events

#DJSydney #FunkSydney #SoulOfSydney #Turntablism #DMCChampion #HipHopSydney #FBiRadio #SouledOutRadio #SydneyMusic #BboyBreaks #FunkMix #SoulMusicSydney #OldSchoolHipHop #SydneyEvents

Good Vibrations Festival 2011 – Roots Tent Mixtape by Samrai (BEAST MODE)

🎶 DJ SAMRAI (aka BEASTMODE) Good Vibrations Festival 2011 Tribute Mix 🎶

A special warm-up tribute mix celebrating the legendary Good Vibrations Festival, one of Australia’s most iconic summer music events. This set pays homage to the Roots Tent vibes from 2011, blending timeless soul, funk, reggae, hip hop, and groove that defined the festival’s golden era.

Curated and mixed by our special guest BEASTMODE (previously known as DJ Samrai), this mix channels the feel-good energy, sunshine, and community spirit that made Good Vibes unforgettable. Perfect for anyone who was there or wishes they had been.

Feat the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, De La Soul, Erykah Badu, Damian Marley, The Pharcyde, Jill Scott, Common, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def, and more soulful selectors from the Roots Tent era.

Turn it up, feel the nostalgia, and relive the magic of Good Vibrations Festival. 🌞✨

🎧 Stream the mix

💿 Inspired by: [Good Vibrations Festival 2011 – Roots Tent Lineup & Info](https://www.oztix.com.au/news/archive/2011/02/16/good-vibrations---ticket-special--info/)

Catch BEASTMODE doing it large at SOUL OF SYDNEY 14th BDAY (Nov 30 2025)

Info at [www.soulofsydney.org/events](http://www.soulofsydney.org/events)

#GoodVibrationsFestival #DJBeastmode #DJSamrai #SoulOfSydney #OldSchoolVibes #RootsTent #ClassicFestivalVibes

DJ D at SOUL OF SYDNEY (Oct 25) | Funk, Soul, Hip Hop Party Vibes | SOS#434

Catch this dope extended set with DJ D & MC mirrah playing right after DJ MOTO last Sunday at the SEASON opening party with a dope selection of FUNK, DISCO, HIP HOP & BBOY breaks playing Vinyl, truck set and more.

Next Party Sunday Nov 30 feat. DJ BEASTMODE

www.soulofsydney.org/events

big LOVE.

🎶 NICKODEMUS Live at SOUL OF SYDNEY – March 2018

Funk, Soul, Afro Latin Global Funk Vibes | Podcast #433

When Nickodemus (of Turntables on the Hudson) stopped by Sydney during WOMAD 2018, he blessed us with a two-hour journey through unfiltered funk, soul, hip hop, Afro, Latin, and global rhythms. Recorded live at SOUL OF SYDNEY, this unforgettable afternoon captures the essence of magical day with good people, sunshine, and deep, soulful grooves that move the spirit, getting down to 🥁 Afro Latin percussion, funk basslines, soulful vocals & hip hop breaks. 🌍 Global flavours from Rio to Lagos to New York

About Nickodemus:

A NYC-based DJ, producer, and founder of [Turntables on the Hudson], Nickodemus has been spreading global dance floor magic since the late ‘90s. Known for his uplifting, culturally rich sets and productions, he’s released music on [Wonderwheel Recordings](https://wonderwheelrecordings.com/) — home to artists like Quantic, Chancha Via Circuito, and The Spy From Cairo.

🌍 More Nickodemus:

https://soundcloud.com/nickodemusnyc

https://www.instagram.com/nickodemusnyc

https://wonderwheelrecordings.com/

#afrobeat #funk #cumbia #worldmusic #global funk

Soul of Sydney Podcast: Ron Carroll Tribute Mix (House, Gospel & Soulful House & Preacher House)

A heartfelt tribute to the late, Ron Carroll (Rest In Peace), the legendary Chicago house producer, gospel singer, songwriter, and DJ who passed away earlier this week.

Ron Carroll’s powerful vocals, and preacher voice as well as his uplifting productions shaped the sound of soulful and gospel house for over three decades. From collaborating with house greats like Louie Vega, Ron Trent, Hardsoul, and E-Smoove, to penning timeless anthems such as Lucky Star and Back Together, his music carried the message of love, faith, and unity straight to the dancefloor and always resonated with us.

For us at Ron Carroll’s unique blend of Chicago house and gospel were the reason we first fell in love with Gospel House, and his influence runs deep in everything we do. We remember first seeing him play on a NYD in Sydney when he did a very special live PA & DJ set over 15 years ago. He showed us then how power GOSPEL HOUSE could be on a dancefloor & it has always stuck with us as a very special moment.

This mix is our way of celebrating his life, legacy, and the joy he gave to dancers and dreamers around the world.

🙏 Rest in Power, Ron Carroll. Your voice lives forever in house music.

#RonCarroll #BMC #GospelHouse #Gospel #soulfulhouse #soulful #house

Shan Frenzie Live DJ Set @ Soul of Sydney 13th Birthday (Nov 2024)

SOUL OF SYDNEY PODCAST #431

Celebrate with us as Sydney Hip Hop Don, DJ Shan Frenzie takes over for the 13th birthday of SOUL OF SYDNEY, delivering a live set that spans funk, soul, disco, boogie, house & classic party vibes a touch of 1980's Hip Hop & Disco Rap vibes that he is so well known for.

Warming up for KEYIM BA, this was such a dope set in the courtayard, it was so special seeing him do his thing again behind the decks as he is one the true icons of dancefloors in Sydney, his radio show & podcast inspired & schooled us at Soul of Sydney and countless music lovers globally with his deep knowledge and passion for the music. He is one of the reasons we started to get into and fall in love with FUNK & SOUL music way before we started doing events.

Check out more of his links and info below, and be sure to follow him.

About Shan Frenzie / Groove Therapy

DJ Shan (aka Shan Frenzie) has been spinning for over 30 years, building a reputation for deep crates, authentic selections, and unforgettable party energy.

His weekly show Groove Therapy has aired every Friday on 2SER FM since 2002, bringing fans around the world a timeless mix of funk, soul, disco, hip hop & house.

Over the years, Shan has also supported legends such as Grandmaster Flash, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Soul II Soul, and many more.

Groove Therapy website & podcast: https://groovetherapy.com.au

Listen back / tune in on 2SER FM: https://2ser.com/programs/groove-therapy

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/groove-therapy/id493144842

Get in touch / shoutouts:

https://www.instagram.com/shanfrenzie/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/djshan_

https://soundcloud.com/groovetherapy

https://surreal.live/en-au/entertainer/dj-shan-frenzie

If you like this mix, please share, repost & follow!

Keep the soul alive.

#funk #soul #disco #soulofsydney #shanfrenzie