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Specialist in the latest folk, roots and acoustic-based sounds. Tonight's guest is Paul Adams , who celebrates the 30th anniversary of his Cumbria-based indie folk and jazz label Fellside Recordings. EMAIL: [text removed]

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Paul Adams

2/6. Influential soul/funk DJ
Norman Jay spins a selection of classic, forgotten and modern funk recordings from the 50s onwards, showcasing popular performers and underground acts. This instalment features music by Lyn Collins , Cameo, Aretha Franklin and Sergio Mendes. Also, Norman recalls Parliament's 1976 funk milestone, Mothership Connection.

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Norman Jay
Music By:
Lyn Collins
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Aretha Franklin
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Sergio Mendes.

5/6. Radio 2's resident rocker Suzi Quatro continues her look at six established greats of rock 'n' roll and pop with Arizona-born guitarist Duane Eddy, whose low, twangy sound - recorded with echo and tape delay - remains a defining sound of the late 50s and early 60s. Suzi talks to the guitar guru, who illustrates the technique that resulted in such instrumental classics as Rebel-Rouser, "Yep!", Forty Miles of Bad Road, Because They're Young and Peter Gunn.

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Presenter:
Suzi Quatro
Guest:
Duane Eddy

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