Magic In The Air: The Big, Orchestral Pop Sound of Black America (part 1?)
As part WPKN's Black History Month celebration, I focus here on the type of music Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell made - something I'm here calling "Black Orchestral Pop", and what some others would call "Champagne Soul" (although that can be a problematic phrase to the creators themselves). …
The Sound of Philadelphia
Show broadcast Feb 22 2026
Something special was happening in Philadelphia in the 1970s. Thom Bell, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, Sigma Sound Studios, the musicians of MFSB (mother father sister brother), Bunny Sigler – all of these folks came together, with a bunch of incredibly talented singers,…
Ep. 2 | DJ Becky T On Stepping into DJing, Commanding Crowds & Family Legacy
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In this segment, DJ Becky T pulls up to The Kenlo Show- and brings legacy with her.Coming from the legendary Beck family music background of the 60s-70s, with ties to her father's work alongside Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Becky shares how history shaped her sound and mindset. She …
Jerry Butler..Western Union Man 3:5:26 3.34 PM
Story by Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail NoblesPhoto: Public Domain Wikipedia Welcome to Soul POD Classics. I’m Gail Nobles. Today we’re going to talk about “Hey, Western Union Man": A Classic Soul Hit from 1968In 1968, soul music took a big step forward with the release of "Hey, Western Union Man" by…
Renee Chambers-Liciaga: Philly Soul Roots, Starlight Express & A Life in the Arts
In this special episode of the Living Strong Radio Show, Peter Liciaga sits down with someone who has been part of his life for nearly four decades — his wife, performer Renee Chambers-Liciaga.
Peter and Renee first met in 1986 at Hersheypark, where Renee was singing in the Rock & Roll Show and Pet…
Wilson Pickett - "Get Me Back On Time, Engine Number 9 (Parts 1 & 2)"
Wilson Pickett, a name synonymous with soul music, has a catalog filled with timeless classics. From "In the Midnight Hour" to "Mustang Sally," his influence on the genre is undeniable. But in this episode, we focus on one of his lesser-discussed yet equally powerful--and damn funky-- tracks, "Get …
I'm In Love With That Song: Wilson Pickett - "Engine #9"
Wilson Pickett, a name synonymous with soul music, has a catalog filled with timeless classics. From "In the Midnight Hour" to "Mustang Sally," his influence on the genre is undeniable. But in this episode, we focus on one of his lesser-discussed yet equally powerful--and damn funky-- tracks, "Get …
Philadelphia Soul 4:14:26 1.06 PM
Music Intro made with: AI Brass sound played by: Gail NoblesSpeaking voices by: Gail NoblesPhoto: Wikipedia Public DomainPhiladelphia Soul: A Musical Revolution of the Late '60s and '70sHello, I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Soul Styles.Philadelphia soul is a vibrant music genre that emerged in the lat…
SPECIAL EDITION- MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "THE PHILLY SOUND" DOMINATES
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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!
There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.…
Nelly & Jaheim 7.14.’26 3.58 PM
Photo Nelly: reeb0k2008 CC BY 2.0Photo Jaheim: Mattiizzz CC BY 3.0Intro Music & Voices by: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesGood evening, I’m Gail Nobles. Tonight, we dive into the musical genius of Nelly, a rapper who always knew how to blend different sounds to create something fresh and inviting.…
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