Reasons to be cheerful were in short supply in 2020 but Angela Johnson’s music was definitely one of them. It’s become a custom of mine to have a retrospective of the year as my final broadcast and when I surveyed my final playlist of the year, no fewer than three of the twenty tracks selectedContinue reading “Time with Angela Johnson”
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I get lifted with Barbara Tucker
On divine inspiration, musical fair play and doing good whilst doing well The standard greeting of 2020: how have you been in these strange times? “What I believe in is good, and what I choose to put my faith in is all good. Amen!” When someone sings with the spiritual belief that Barbara Tucker does,Continue reading “I get lifted with Barbara Tucker”
Thought ya knew about CeCe Peniston?
On having swag, social media and impeccable standards My phone rang and an English accent greeted me at the other end of the call. Wait, CeCe Peniston‘s a Brit? “Oh, hello,” I fumbled, hastily striking a line through my question about her influence on this side of the Pond. Thankfully she put me out ofContinue reading “Thought ya knew about CeCe Peniston?”
Not so nasty girl
Inaya Day talks divine inspiration, longevity and European connections It’s always interesting preparation for an interview to gauge the reaction of others when you tell them who it is you’re about to chat to. In some cases people just burst into song because of a particular chart success or memorable moment soundtracked in their ownContinue reading “Not so nasty girl”
Ultra Naté: one woman’s sanity
I wasn’t going to ask about Free. Of course I love the track, it’s literally changed people’s lives and made Ultra Naté a household name but that wasn’t how I wanted to spend our time together. Many words have been written about Free’s story already, and I was very conscious of burning yet more ofContinue reading “Ultra Naté: one woman’s sanity”
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