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Radio 2's Summer of Soul

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A special season of programmes celebrating classic soul music

Radio 2 celebrates classic soul music this summer with a selection of programmes covering the music in all its forms

Radio 2's Summer of Soul: The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter

Radio 2's Summer of Soul: The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter: Episode 3: Guests Joceyln Brown and Greg Edwards, plus Stevie Wonder live highlights

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The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter

Episode 3

Episode 3: Guests Joceyln Brown and Greg Edwards, plus Stevie Wonder live highlights

Guests Joceyln Brown and Greg Edwards, plus Stevie Wonder live highlights

BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2's Summer of Soul, The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter, Guests Joceyln Brown and Greg Edwards, plus Stevie Wonder live highlights

Jocelyn Brown and Soul Spectrum's Greg Edwards guest, plus Stevie Wonder live highlights.

Highlights from Stevie Wonder's 2005 concert at Abbey Road for Radio 2. Plus, Craig chats to soul diva Jocelyn Brown, and Greg Edwards recalls the 'Soul Spectrum' era of the 80s.

Craig Charles' 12 hour celebration of soul continues...! 

At Midnight, Craig catches up with soul diva Jocelyn Brown, the voice behind so many classic soul tunes, not only solo, but also as vocalist with bands such as Nuyorican Soul and Salsoul's Inner Life.

At 12.30am, there's highlights from the legendary Stevie Wonder's 2005 concert at Abbey Road, recorded exclusively for Radio 2.

Then, at 1am, Craig is joined by UK soul radio pioneer Greg Edwards, who takes us back to the classic 'Soul Spectrum' era of the late 70s and 80s, with his selection of the finest disco, jazz-funk and rare groove from back in the day, including music from Kool & The Gang, Edwin Starr and Maze.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Craig Charles presents a 12-hour celebration of soul music in all its forms

Craig Charles presents a 12-hour celebration of soul music in all its forms. The evening includes the regular Craig Charles' Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music

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Radio 2's Summer of Soul

The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter

Episode 3: Guests Joceyln Brown and Greg Edwards, plus Stevie Wonder live highlights

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