The Project.  An ad hoc series exploring the creation of key albums.

In this second part of Diane's interview with "The British Ambassador of Soul" David Nathan who knew Phyllis Hyman professionally and as a friend.  David shares some key insight into the life and work of this doyenne of soul music.  We have learned David's observations sitting in the recording session for "You Know How To Love Me", how a single rose helped calm the room and what may have been behind Phyllis being rejected for recording "Never Say Never Again" and more.

If you wish to hear episode one of The Project, here is the link: https://bit.ly/3xT36KQ.

With thanks to David Nathan, Cherry Red and the team at Chocolate-Radio.com.

Originally broadcast on Chocolate-Radio.com.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Project, an ad hoc series exploring the creation of certain recordings.  On Saturday 17 July I will be in conversation with David Nathan to discuss his role in the forthcoming, stunning collection of a 9CD box set of the music of Phyllis Hyman.

Creatively traversing the soul/R&B and jazz genres from the mid-‘70s until her passing in the mid-‘90s, with her instantly recognizable and distinctive vocal style, Phyllis developed a solid cadre of discerning music buyers with albums for Buddah, Arista and Philadelphia International Records, along with a number of bonus tracks and guest appearances for a total of (113) tracks. 

Appropriately named "Old Friend - The Deluxe Collection,” this 9CD box has been lovingly created by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan in cooperation with Glenda Gracia, manager & executrix of the Phyllis Hyman estate, who contributes a moving up-close-and-personal essay. Renowned writer Janine Coveney provides a heartfelt tribute with an overview of Phyllis’ music; while SoulMusic Records’ Michael Lewis offers his thoughts on Phyllis’ compelling live performances. In a beautifully - designed box with artwork by Roger Williams along with stellar mastering from Nick Robbins, “Old Friend: The Deluxe Collection” is a fitting celebration of Phyllis Hyman’s contribution through music, to commemorate the anniversary of her 72ND birthday, on 6th July.

Join me as I discuss with David his professional relationship and friendship with the doyenne of soul music, the development of the box set and more, on Saturday 17 July at 8PM, BST on Chocolate-Radio.

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For my next show @FrancescaForte returns with The Arts Salon and my very special guest is the hypnotherapist, CBT and NLP practitioner Sharon Stiles, and we’ll be exploring #anxiety related to lockdown easing from the 19th July and #confidence.

Sharon will explain quick techniques to handle forms of anxiety and outlines best practice to take the fear out of returning to office work, the commute and managing colleagues.

Sharon has very kindly provided some links which relate to this episode of Wednesday Afternoons with Diane Hinds:

There will be more great music and you can even tell me what you’d like the theme of the show to be, now that #Euro2020 is over.

Get in touch by emailing: [email protected], or text 88440. Make sure you add ‘Soul’ before your message, so that it comes through!

You can also go to chocolate-radio.com, download the app and contact the on-air presenter directly.

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Today my guest is Dr Hugh Alexander Jackman the writer, Psalmist and Seer who discusses the influence of his famous aunt Singing Francine, his initial thoughts on the 'churchy stuff' album that was to have a most profound impact on his life, and finding God in Barbados.  This insightful conversation shows the enduring power of faith and music.

#soca #God #music #conversation

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Today's show features Francesca Forte in The Arts Salon exploring an exhibition in Edinburgh she attended last week.  We discuss Supernova, arts funding and more.  J William is my book guest, discussing Trinity, his debut YA novel.  More music and laughter.

Originally broadcast on Chocolate-Radio.com, this edition of The Music: My Life features an extra-ordinary man - David Nathan.  Also known as The Ambassador of Soul, I explore his life thorough his choice of music which features on the landscape of his life and career.  David’s introduction to the music of black America came when he bought albums by The Beatles that mentioned original R&B versions of songs they recorded. “It was Dionne Warwick whose music I first bought when the song “Walk On By” came out. After that it was Martha & The Vandellas’, “Heatwave,” then Gladys Knight & The Pips, Irma Thomas and then I was hooked,” he adds.

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#interview #radiostation #soulmusic

Originally broadcast on Chocolate-radio.com.  Join Diane Hinds every Wednesday afternoon for this fun entertainment show featuring guests and contributors along with great music; some of which could even surprise you.  Francesca Forte with The Arts Salon shares her cultural insights and hear Diane play the new song featuring Sybil and other guests.  Stronger Together video is to support Wales' efforts as part of the #Euro2021 games.

My guest today is Dilys Sillah. A Transformational Life Coach, specialising in grief, emotional independence, marriage and relationship coaching. She also offers Spirit led Christian coaching and is a Minister.  She is a TEDx and international speaker, founder of the former charity, ‘Who Will Hear My ‘Cry (WWHMC) U.K. and Ghana - that raised awareness on rape, child abuse and domestic violence;  is a keen women and children’s advocate and author of the bestselling book, ‘Not This Widow – A Journey Of Grief: Love, Loss, Strength and Survival.

PG rated.

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#counselling #writing #music

Originally broadcast on Chocolate-Radio.com, this episode of "The Music: My Life" features Sarah Smith who was awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to public libraries.  Here she discusses how struggling to read impacted her early years, what moving to Jamaica taught her about education and how a cruel comment by a teacher has left a lasting legacy, and the strong bond between her and her Jamaican communist father.

Originally broadcast on Chocolate-Radio.com on the 5th June 2021.  

Join me for one of my most revealing conversations with a young lady who's presence has graced our lives, over the last forty years, whether we know it, or not!  Her most famous track "Forget Me Nots", for which she was Grammy nominated, has been sampled extensively.  She has been Music Director for many of the entertainment industry's top award shows such as the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs, the Emmys / Television Academy and the People's Choice Awards.  She has performed with many top artists such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Prince, and Carlos Santana.