The Groove Line w/MC C-Mack and DJ Lock

Before the show goes on hiatus for a semester, MC C-Mack gives you a tour through the career of one of our favorites on the show, and one of the greatest soul voices of his generation, Luther Vandross. MC C-Macks explores various eras of his solo career, his collaborations with icons of the music industry like Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, and CHIC, as well as his songwriting efforts and extensive career as a backup vocalist. Don't miss this Groove Line Special!

Most of the information for this episode was gathered from a wonderful book called Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross by Craig Seymour.

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For the final show of the semester before DJ Lock goes abroad to dominate the airwaves in New Zealand next year, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack go through their favorite basslines and bassists from the history of R&B, featuring legends like James Jamerson, Bernard Edwards, and Mark Leslie Adams. Don't miss this one!

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This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the short but productive run of the labels run by producers Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, known as Avco Embassy/Avco/H&L Records, where they jump-started the careers of smooth soul superstars the Stylistics. Their roster of artists also included established musicians and singers like Della Reese, Van McCoy, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and the Softones. There are also a lot of hidden gems in this episode, and WBCR has new mics in the studio this week! Enjoy the newest episode!

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This week, we explore the African-influenced genres of Colombian cumbia, disco, and funk. Featuring the ever-present label Discos Fuentes. Tune in for some groovy tunes from Colombia!

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For their third annual Halloween special, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack dive into some hidden spooky soul gems and some fantastic and silly Halloween-themed funk tunes from the 70s, with some laughs along the way. Enjoy!

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This week, due to technical difficulties at the station, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack are here in Podcast form to discuss the modern state of R&B, song recommendations, earworms, and some of the best and funkiest tracks from R&B soul with some dumb jokes along the way.

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This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack dive into some underrated rare grooves and hidden gems from the eighties, including some funk, soul, and post-disco club tracks to get your day bumping.

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This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore Nashville's burgeoning soul scene in the 1960s and '70s through one of its greatest labels, Sound Stage 7, with recording stars like Joe Simon, Fenton Robinson, and Lattimore Brown.

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For the 50th episode of the Groove Line, MC C-Mack and DJ Lock cover one of the most underrated Chicago R&B labels that produced some of the most danceable soul singles that became a pivotal aspect of Northern Soul culture.

Independently owned and operated from 1962-68, Onederful Records produced dynamite hidden gems for Chicago soul stars Otis Clay, Betty Everett, The Five Du-Tones and others. Don't miss this week's episode!

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This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the legend that is Sam Cooke, and his stable of artists at his own SAR Records from 1959-64, which included many future legends of the genre like Johnnie Taylor, Billy Preston, Bobby Womack, and many others. We also explore Sam Cooke's impact on R&B from his peers to those he inspired.

For more about the story of Sam Cooke, read Peter Guralnick's excellent biography: Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke

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