Eric Benet
From South Carolina Public Radio | Part of the Song Travels with Michael Feinstein News Friendly Version series | 53:00
Eric Benet
News-Friendly Format (1:00 billboard; 5:00 news hole; 52:00 program)
R&B singer, songwriter, and actor Eric Benét brings a thoughtful mix of modern funk and hip-hop to his old school songwriting. Benét joins Feinstein for a set of original tunes and classics by Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and David Foster.
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Song Travels is a one-hour series distributed by NPR and hosted by the renowned "Ambassador of the Great American Songbook," Michael Feinstein. As host and artistic director, Feinstein uncovers the intimate journey singers and songs take with one another, each changing the other through the course of a lifetime. For Feinstein, American music is really a travelogue, with art that exists only because it has traveled through artists' lives, generations, and passions:
"In this series, we talk about songs, How important they are in our lives, how they've changed our lives and how sometimes they make life worth living."
-Michael Feinstein
Feinstein welcomes a new guest each week to explore the genre of American Popular Song, examining how these great songs have evolved through the years, changing with each interpretation and artist.
Each program features an even mix of ½ insightful conversation to ½ in-studio or recorded musical performances of guests and Feinstein.
Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing
From Joyride Media | Part of the Black History Month Specials series | 54:00
One-hour special delves into the history and music of songwriting and singing team Ashford & Simpson.
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One-hour radio special features Nicholas Ashford & Valerie Simpson looking back on their long career as influential songwriters, producers and performers.
Jeff Foxx (WRKS-FM, New york, NY) hosts their in-depth stories behind songs like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "I'm Every Woman," "Let's Go Get Stoned," "Solid," "You're All I Need to Get By" and more classics they wrote for themselves and others including Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell and Chaka Khan.
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE with JERRY MARTINI Vol. I
From Howard Burchette | Part of the The Funk Show series | 58:27
Original and founding member of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE'S JERRY MARTINI talks about the history of the group and his new cover band THE FAMILY STONE PROJECT.
This is Volume I of a three part series. Each part is divided into three segments giving room for PSA’s, station ID’s and announcements.
Jerry Martini is a saxophonist and original member of Sly and the Family Stone. Together they recorded many hits like Family Affair, Higher, Stand, Everybody Is a Star, Hot Fun In The Summer Time, Fun, Dance To The Music, If You Want Me To Stay, Everyday People, Sing A Simple Song, You Can Make It If You Try, Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again, etc.
Jerry joined Howard Burchette as they talked about the history of Sly & the Family Stone and their music. Today Jerry fronts a Sly & the Family Stone tribute band called The Family Stone Project with founding member of Sly & the Family Stone Cynthia Robinson.
What is Hip?: Emilio Castillo & the Tower of Power Vol. I
From Howard Burchette | Part of the The Funk Show series | 58:07
The story of the great horn band THE TOWER OF POWER. A special interview with founder Emilio Castillo about the history of this legendary band.
This program is one hour in length and is divided in three parts, leaving room for the news, PSAs and station IDs.
What is Hip? The musical history of the Tower of Power!
The Tower of Power has been entertaining their fans for more than 40 years. The band has its beginnings with Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka after starting to perform in the San Francisco Bay area. Their first album was entitled East Bay Grease released in 1970. The second album was called Bump City, which included the hit "You're Still A Young Man". The third album was self titled which included "What Is Hip?', "So very Hard To Go", "This Time It's Real", and "Soul Vaccination". More albums and more hits followed. The Tower of Power horn section also was very active in performing behind many of the greats in the music business.
Join us for this show as Emilio Castillo shares with us the history of the great Tower of Power.
New Orleans Funk: Leo Nocentelli (Part A)
From Howard Burchette | Part of the The Funk Show series | 59:09
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and what he is doing today.
Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can be aired on different days.
The Meters formed in 1965, with a line-up that included keyboardist and vocalist Art Neville, guitarist Leo Nocentelli, bassist George Porter Jr. and drummer Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste later joined by percussionist/vocalist Cyril Neville. They became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label, Sansu Enterprises. In 1969, the Meters released Sophisticated Cissy and Cissy Strut, both major R&B chart hits. Look-Ka Py Py and Chicken Strut were also hits the following year. The following albums were recorded by The Meters; The Meters (1969), Look-Ka Py Py (1970), Struttin' (1970), Cabbage Alley (1972), Rejuvenation (1974), Fire On The Bayou (1975), Trick Bag (1976), and New Directions (1977).
Leo Nocentelli was born in New Orleans, LA and is one of the founding members of The Meters. He has been credited for popular funk songs such as "Cissy Strut", "People Say" and "Hey Pocky Way". Leo’s guitar sampling can be heard on many recordings by Dr. John, Leo Dorsey,Allen Toussaint, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Professor Longhair, Patti Labelle, just to name a few. Leo talks with Howard Burchette about his career, the Meters, New Orleans, The Mardi Gras Indians and what he doing today.
SEGMENT #1 - Only musicSEGMENT #2 - Introductions, the early days of the Meters in New Orleans.
SEGMENT #3 - Discussion on the songs, "Look A Py Py"and "Cissy Strut", plus further discussions about Lee Dorsey and Allen Toussaint.
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New Orleans Funk: Leo Nocentelli (Part B)
From Howard Burchette | Part of the The Funk Show series | 01:09:14
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and what he is doing today.
Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can be aired on different days.
The Meters formed in 1965, with a line-up that included keyboardist and vocalist Art Neville, guitarist Leo Nocentelli, bassist George Porter Jr. and drummer Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste later joined by percussionist/vocalist Cyril Neville. They became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label, Sansu Enterprises. In 1969, the Meters released Sophisticated Cissy and Cissy Strut, both major R&B chart hits. Look-Ka Py Py and Chicken Strut were also hits the following year. The following albums were recorded by The Meters; The Meters (1969), Look-Ka Py Py (1970), Struttin' (1970), Cabbage Alley (1972), Rejuvenation (1974), Fire On The Bayou (1975), Trick Bag (1976), and New Directions (1977).
Leo Nocentelli was born in New Orleans, LA and is one of the founding members of The Meters. He has been credited for popular funk songs such as "Cissy Strut", "People Say" and "Hey Pocky Way". Leo’s guitar sampling can be heard on many recordings by Dr. John, Leo Dorsey,Allen Toussaint, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Professor Longhair, Patti Labelle, just to name a few. Leo talks with Howard Burchette about his career, the Meters, New Orleans, The Mardi Gras Indians and what he doing today.
SEGMENT #1- Leo talks about the Meters albums and singers.SEGMENT #2 - In my discussion with Leo, he talks about Dr. John, Labelle (Patti Labelle, Sarah Dash and Nona Hendrix) and his new solo CD.
SEGMENT #3 - In our discussion Leo talks about Black New Orleans and the Mardi Gras Inidians.
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New Orleans Funk: Leo Nocentelli and his music (Part C)
From Howard Burchette | Part of the The Funk Show series | 56:00
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and what he is doing today.
Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can be aired on different days.
The Meters formed in 1965, with a line-up that included keyboardist and vocalist Art Neville, guitarist Leo Nocentelli, bassist George Porter Jr. and drummer Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste later joined by percussionist/vocalist Cyril Neville. They became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label, Sansu Enterprises. In 1969, the Meters released Sophisticated Cissy and Cissy Strut, both major R&B chart hits. Look-Ka Py Py and Chicken Strut were also hits the following year. The following albums were recorded by The Meters; The Meters (1969), Look-Ka Py Py (1970), Struttin' (1970), Cabbage Alley (1972), Rejuvenation (1974), Fire On The Bayou (1975), Trick Bag (1976), and New Directions (1977).
Leo Nocentelli was born in New Orleans, LA and is one of the founding members of The Meters. He has been credited for popular funk songs such as "Cissy Strut", "People Say" and "Hey Pocky Way". Leo’s guitar sampling can be heard on many recordings by Dr. John, Leo Dorsey,Allen Toussaint, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Professor Longhair, Patti Labelle, just to name a few. Leo talks with Howard Burchette about his career, the Meters, New Orleans, The Mardi Gras Indians and what he doing today.
SEGMENT #1- Only music
SEGMENT #2 - Leo talks about working with Al Johnsoin & the Unifics, he played guitar on their "Return" CD, the conversation also focused on the legal name of The Meters.
SEGMENT #3 - Closing remarks from Leo Nocentelli to his fans.
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