Soul Cities After Dark: America's Hidden Soul Treasures
Tonight on This Is Northern Soul, we're taking a journey through the soul cities of America, uncovering the rare records, forgotten voices and independent labels that helped shape the music we love.
From Detroit's gritty soul sound to Chicago's rich vocal harmonies, and from the sounds of Philadelphia to the wider world of American rhythm and blues, we're exploring the stories behind the artists who may never have become household names, but left us with some truly remarkable records.
Featuring artists and groups including Bobby Wells, Paul Sindab, the Fantastic Four, the Vontastics, , George Smith and many more, we'll look beyond the music to discover the people, places and labels behind these recordings. Some records were overlooked when they first appeared; others found a second life years later on British Northern Soul dance floors, where dedicated DJs and collectors recognised something special.
These are stories of small record companies, local music scenes, unforgettable voices and records that travelled thousands of miles to find their audience.
So settle in as we explore America's hidden soul treasures, one artist, one city and one record at a time.
This is This Is Northern Soul — celebrating the music, the stories and the records that deserve to be heard.
