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A Taste of Sugar: The Sugar Pie de Santo Story (Part #3)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo, Credit: Chess Records
SUGAR PIE DE SANTO is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 54:43
A Taste of Sugar: The Sugar Pie de Santo Story (Part #2)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo, Credit: Chess Records
SUGAR PIE DE SANTO is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 55:15
A Taste of Sugar: The Sugar Pie de Santo Story (Part #1)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo , Credit: Chess Records
Sugar Pie de Santo is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 16, 2011
  • Length: 55:18
The First Ladies of Philadelphia The Three Degrees (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Three Degrees with Helen Scott, Credit: www.thethreedegrees.com/
The history of the musical group,THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can be ...

Bought by NPR Illinois


  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 55:57
  • Purchases: 1
The First Ladies of Philadelphia The Three Degrees (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Three Degrees with Helen Scott, Credit: Cherry Red UK
The history of the musical group,the THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can...

Bought by NPR Illinois


  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:30
  • Purchases: 1
Lady T: Remembering Teena Marie (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Teena Marie , Credit: Cash Money Records, Universal
A discussion with the late TEENA MARIE (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010). She discusses her long career and her rich musical history. This interv...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 58:43
Josh White: The Music The Man (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Josh White Jr. , Credit: Silverwolf
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 54:27
Josh White: The Music The Man (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Judy White
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2011
  • Length: 53:43
New Orleans Funk: Leo Nocentelli and his music (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Meters , Credit: www.sundazed.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 1
New Orleans Funk: Leo Nocentelli (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Leo Nocentelli, Credit: http://www.nocentelli.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 01:09:14
The Young Hearts of Soul! The Chee Chee & Peppy Story (Part C): Interview with Dottie Moore-Thomas
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Chee Chee & Peppy circa 1981 , Credit: Branding Iron
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2011
  • Length: 56:04
The Young Hearts of Soul! The Chee Chee & Peppy Story (Part A): with Dottie Moore-Thomas
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Chee Chee & Peppy circa 1972
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2011
  • Length: 58:36
STAIRSTEPS Stories! VOL. 1 (Part A): The Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie (1969)
PART A (1st hour) of Volume #1 of the Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps. Joining Howard Burchette is Clarence Burke, Jr., Clarence Burke, Sr. and...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:04
STAIRSTEPS Stories! VOL. 1 (Part C): The Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Five Stairsteps (1967), Credit: Windy C Records
PART THREE (3rd hour) of Volume ONE of the Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps. Joining Howard Burchette is Clarence Burke, Jr., Clarence Burke, Sr...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 56:13
Jazz Time Vol. 8 - Latin & Afro Cuban Jazz
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Jazz Time
Caption: Latin Jazz & Afro Cuban Jazz
We have Latin Jazz and Afro Cuban Jazz! One hour of some of the greatest masters from MONGO to the BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB. JAZZ TIME with HOWARD B...

Bought by Prairie Public, WTIP, KPIP-LP, Spokane Public Radio, Radio New Zealand and more


  • Added: Dec 28, 2010
  • Length: 56:14
  • Purchases: 7
The First Family of Soul! - Step By Step By Step
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
Caption: The 5 Stairsteps & Cubie
The Five Stairsteps, The 5 Stairsteps & Cubie, The Stairsteps, The Invisible Mans Band and Keni Burke are the First Family of Soul. They performed ...

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WUFT, WUFT, KPIP-LP, WJAB and more


  • Added: Nov 03, 2010
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 7
Spotlight: Miles Davis Vol. 1
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Jazz Time
Caption: Miles Davis, Credit: Columbia Records
This is a one hour special history and music of Jazz legend "Miles Davis", hosted by Howard Burchette.

Bought by Radio Catskill, WMOT, Spokane Public Radio, Radio New Zealand, WNMU-FM and more


  • Added: Oct 09, 2010
  • Length: 01:00:02
  • Purchases: 6
Savannah Music Festival LIVE Presents: West Coast Jazz with Eric Reed
From: Savannah Music Festival LIVE
Series: Savannah Music Festival LIVE - Season Two
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Eric Reed is a powerful, daring and elegant pianist who was blessed with perfect pitch and a desire to play piano in front of audiences. This episo...

Bought by WNMU-FM, KMUW, and Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)


  • Added: May 11, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Part 2
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Butlers featuring Frankie Beverly
Interview with ROAME, who is a founding member of MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly about the history of the group.

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Mar 18, 2010
  • Length: 54:58
  • Purchases: 1
SOUL TIME (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
Caption: Sister Sledge
It’s Funky. It’s smooth. It’s psychedelic. That’s what the music sounds like to SOUL TIME – Part #3

Bought by KFCF FM, WUFT, KPIP-LP, Prairie Public, KHSU and more


  • Added: Jan 21, 2010
  • Length: 57:06
  • Purchases: 6
SOUL TIME (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
Caption: Love Unlimited
This is a good mixture of music from the Sound of Philadelphia Soul to the funky James Brown sound, to the productions of Barry White and to the so...

Bought by KFCF FM, WUFT, KZYX, KPIP-LP, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Jan 21, 2010
  • Length: 58:04
  • Purchases: 6
SOUL TIME (Part A)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
Caption: Labelle (Nona Hendrix, Patti Labelle & Sarah Dash)
From The Jackson Five to Labelle. From Quincy Jones to The Soulful Strings. From Jr. Walker & The All-stars to Etta James. This should tell you wh...

Bought by KFCF FM, WUFT, KZYX, KPIP-LP, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Jan 21, 2010
  • Length: 59:32
  • Purchases: 7
Savannah Music Festival LIVE Presents: Marcus Roberts
From: Savannah Music Festival LIVE
Series: Savannah Music Festival LIVE - Season Two
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The Savannah Music Festival's Associate Artistic Director Marcus Roberts is one of the most extraordinary jazz pianists of our time. This episode f...

Bought by WNMU-FM, KMUW, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KZYX, WFIU and more


  • Added: Dec 29, 2009
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 6
I Can Understand It: The Story of THE NEWBIRTH (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The New Birth, Credit: RCA Records
An interview with THE NEW BIRTH - A one hour (Part C) interview with LESLIE WILSON and MELVIN WILSON of THE NEW BIRTH SOUL R&B Group. An inside sto...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2009
  • Length: 58:58
I Can Understand It: The Story of THE NEWBIRTH (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The New Birth
The Funk Show: An interview with THE NEW BIRTH - A one hour (Part #2) interview with LESLIE WILSON and MELVIN WILSON of THE NEW BIRTH SOUL R&B Grou...

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Dec 17, 2009
  • Length: 58:11
  • Purchases: 1