Northern Soul music was at its peak in the 1970s, when DJs in places like Wigan and Blackpool rediscovered high energy soul music by black American artists. 'Wanting to be a part of something' All ...
It was recently voted one of BBC6 Music’s best dance films, prompting Mary Anne Hobbs to enlist Constantine to put together her 7” single Northern Soul mix with rare tracks like Johnny McCall ...
People who frequented clubs in the north of England during the 1970s will no doubt remember the tones of Northern Soul music that became the soundtrack of the nightlife scene during the period.
Soul music - along with a bit of jazz, funk and gospel - is to have its first dedicated festival in Northern Ireland, called Soultrane. The February 2024 event it is the brainchild of NI soul ...