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This is Ep. #1 of an informal mailbag series of mini-episodes prepped for Soul Sides and Heat Rocks fans. In this one, Oliver Wang tackles a pair of questions: 1) what were some of my favorite artists from when I was in college and 2) What's an
The Sidebar returns to fill the social distancing void. I'm joined by Michael Barnes of the Melting Pot blog to talk about a special version of Sly and the Family Stone's 1974 LP, "Small Talk" that Michael came upon years ago. Much record nerde
We look at one of the darkest soul songs ever recorded, "Dead," arranged and co-written by Moses Dillard and produced by Fort Worth TX's Major Bill Smith who could commission over a dozen different versions of the song on his various imprints.
In this episode, we revisit the 2005 song (and 2015 single), "1 Thing," originally recorded by Amerie but remixed by Siik.
A new personal podcast series from Oliver Wang of Soul Sides/Heat Rocks, Single Servings tells the stories behind single songs. For this launch episode, we dig into "Someone to Treat Me," the 1969 R&B single by New York girl ground The De Vons.
A return to hip-hop but with a Cali focus. Featuring songs by: Droop Capone, 7A3, MC Red, The Poetess and more.
Firme rola alert! It's the slow jam/sweet soul episode of the Record Wheel with music from the likes of: Lee Williams and the Cymbals, The Exceptionals, The Cruisers, Little Joe and the Latinaires, the Natural Four and more.
We head to the discotheque with a selection of tracks from the '70s through early '80s including songs by Charanga 76, Manzel, Wild Sugar and B&G Rhythm. Platform shoes not required.
After being gone for a few weeks, the Record Wheel returns with an XL sized episode includes songs brought home from New Orleans and a random assortment of other goodies. Artists include the Electric Prunes, Lonnie Russ, the Vibrations, the Sou
O-Dub's off to NOLA this week so here's a quick pick-six of Crescent City songs.
Mathew Ramirez Warren, the filmmaker behind "We Like It Like That: The Story of Latin Boogaloo," joins up with Oliver Wang to talk about the film, the legacy of boogaloo, plus they share 10 boogaloo jams for this week's annotated playlist.
A conversation with Scott Saul, author of the new biography, "Becoming Richard Pryor."
The Sidebar returns with an episode devoted to the music of Bill Withers.
A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 10-3-14. A 60 minute show dedicated to Donny Hathaway, on the week of his birthday.
A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 5-16-14. A 100+ minute show dedicated to the start of the summer (and thus, the start of summer jams.
A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 2-21-14. A 66 minute show dedicated to De La Soul's 3 Ft. High and Rising.
A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 4-18-13. A 90 minute interview with Cut Chemist.
A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 11-15-13. See http://radiosombra.org/shades-of-soul-ep1-6-first-dance/ for a tracklisting.
A "best of" Shades of Soul episode, originally broadcast on RadioSombra.org on 10-6-13. See http://radiosombra.org/shades-of-soul-ep-1-3-the-soul-jazz-episode/ for a tracklisting.
An interview with filmmaker Morgan Neville about his new documentary, "20 Feet From Stardom."
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