Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show

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The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show

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The best in funk and soul, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews

Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show: Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' at 50 special

What's Going On Special

Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' at 50 special

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Celebrating Marvin Gaye's classic album with a special show including live performances.

Craig Charles celebrates Marvin Gaye's classic album with a special programme including live performances.

Craig Charles celebrates the album with a special programme exploring the story of the album and its legacy. 

As part of the celebrations The Funk & Soul Show will be reimagining the album, with Craig’s Fantasy Funk band and special guest vocalists Joel Culpepper, Terri Walker and Ego Ella May, who will perform tracks from the album which is led by band leader Ernie Mckone.

In 1971 the album reflected the huge social and political issues that were dividing America. The country was dealing with high unemployment, Vietnam war protests and police brutality. Berry Gordy, the founder of the Motown Records had his reservations about the album, as he thought the strong lyrical messages would damage Marvin’s career.  ‘What’s Going On’ has gone on to become Motown’s biggest commercial success and many of the themes within the album are still very relevant today. Marvin’s Motown label mate Claudette Robinson, who performed with the Miracles will be a guest, sharing memories of their time together.

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