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UK soul singer and guitarist James Hunter just released his second album for Daptone Records. It's called "Whatever it Takes."

Soul captured James Hunter’s heart at a young age

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James Hunter loves soul and he’s been a fan of the genre for a long time. He admits a lot of musicians in the UK try to emulate it, but the “results are mixed at best, I suppose.” Hunter tells us who his favorite soul artists and picks a couple of tracks from his new album.

Daptone releases an anthology of ‘the best soul-funk outfit you’ve never heard of’

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U.K.’s hot new singer Jessie Ware debuts new album in the U.S.

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Live in-Studio: Jessie Ware

The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa

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Living Donny Hathaway’s Legacy: Lalah Hathaway

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Lalah’s father was Donny Hathaway. He was best known for soulful duets like ‘Where is the Love?’ and ‘The Closer I Get To You.’ Lalah’s carved out her own career and released her sixth album. But she’s still coming to terms with her father’s legacy.

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Studio 360 – Episode 840 – Sputnik, Fantasy TV, Sharon Jones – Segment 6

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Their 1960s soul sound is uncanny, but don’t be fooled: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings are making brand-new music. Jones, 51, held down a string of jobs (including as a corrections officer on New York’s Riker’s Island) waiting for her big break. Now it’s here. Jones and the band join Kurt in the studio as they kick off a world tour.

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Remembering soul legend Solomon Burke

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Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life soul and gospel singer, died Sunday at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam while on his way to a concert. John and Celeste remember King Solomon’s amazing 50 year career.

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Soul legend Bill Withers on his music and life

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We talk with Bill Withers about his new film, and about the path his life has taken ? from growing up under the care of his beloved grandmother to music superstardom to quirky conversations he’s had with strangers in Roscoe’s Fried Chicken and Waffles.

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Global Hit: Abraham Incorporated

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Abraham Incorporated features the best of klezmer — clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer — and the best of funk — James Brown alum Fred Wesley — plus a wacky rapper from Montreal named “DJ So-called.” Anchor Marco Werman has the story.