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BBC Proms

2023

Northern Soul at the Proms

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 3 months

The roof of the Royal Albert Hall nearly comes off in this special Prom dedicated to northern soul, curated by Wigan’s Stuart Maconie and Manchester’s Joe Duddell.

A celebration of raw, rare American soul music that first obsessed young people across the north and the Midlands in the 1960s and 70s, inspiring an all-night dance culture.

Epic new arrangements of northern soul anthems are performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by a dancing Edwin Outwater, and featuring the vocals of six incredible singers led by Vula Malinga of Basement Jaxx fame.

A night of freedom, passion and euphoria presented by Andi Oliver, with special guests Clarke Peters and PP Arnold. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Andi Oliver
Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Conductor:
Edwin Outwater
Music Arranger:
Fiona Brice
Music Arranger:
Joe Duddell
Singer:
Nick Shirm
Director:
Marcus Viner
Production Company:
Livewire Pictures

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