Piece Description

New one-hour music intensive radio special features Aaron Neville performing classics songs by the all-time great R&B artists - Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, Al Green and many more who have inspired Aaron throughout his own legendary career. "Singing them," Aaron says, "especially in the aftermath of Katrina, was a deeply spiritual experience. They helped me get through. They gave me hope. And for me, music has always been about hope." You'll hear these exclusive comments alongside his own versions recorded for his new CD, Bring it on Home: The Soul Classics, as well as bonus performances of Neville's favorites unavailable anywhere else. He also details these unique arrangements created for his distinctive high, rich tenor, and the great musicians who joined him in the studio - Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, Dr. John, Chris Botti, and a few members of his storied musical family. Tres Hombres Productions - Paul Rappaport, Mitch Maketansky & Jym Fahey Broadcast window: Begins Sep 15 Length: One hour with breaks for local spots Contact: Andy Cahn, cahnmedia@comcast.net, 215-279-7632 Terms: Available for all USA broadcasters to air at no cost Spots: No barter spots are built into the show