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Great Lives: Jazzie B on James Brown

Jazzie B on James Brown

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Soul II Soul's Jazzie B chooses the life of musician and singer James Brown.

Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B chooses the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B tells Matthew Parris why he nominates James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul”, for this series.

Jazzie B, who was awarded a CBE for services to black British music, spent time latterly with James Brown and he became “like a big brother.”
 
He shares personal reflections on Mr Brown’s life and legacy, with help from the music journalist Charles Shaar Murray.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2014.

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