https://www.spreaker.com/show/sould-out-roots-the-vineenMusic CommentaryCopyright April Olatunjihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c59045b719722bbb0b6042158f6f397.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/sould-out-roots-the-vineTue, 20 Jun 2023 09:13:05 +0000April OlatunjiApril Olatunjifeeds@spreaker.comA monthly exploration of Neo Soul. Join self professed music geeks April Olatunji and Steve Southern as they try and trace the Roots of the genre, along with the many Vines they've inspired. In each show they deep dive in to the sounds, the players...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/24-the-most-influential-soul-albums-of-twww.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>f69ddb27-d735-4b31-9172-6d83fcf0e82eThu, 01 Dec 2022 19:18:33 +0000April OlatunjiIts another long one, and we're both suffering at the arse-end of rotten colds (and therefore sound terrible) but your intrepid Neo Soul Anoraks are reunited once again to ponder... 'What ARE the most influential soul albums of the last 10 years?'...www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>9734clean124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/23-the-most-iconic-duets-in-neo-soul It's a last minute solo bolo this month but fear not...we're still here to bring you some Grade A Neo Soul Nerdery! To make up for a singular host, we're bringing you double the vocals as we dive in to some of the most iconic duets in Neo Soul history, featuring nothing but the biggest names in the game. D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Jaheim, Lauryn Hill...they're all here in a second-hour-celebration of classic collabs. We also look back on the origins of 'Blue Eyed Soul' with one of the most unconventional Root Artist Selections yet - Bobby Caldwell. Hitmaker of legendary soul classics such as 'What You Wont Do For Love' and 'Open Your Eyes', we look back on his 'racially ambiguous' beginnings through to his status as one of the most covered and sampled artists in RnB and Hiphop, with a Vine pick following directly in his 'white boy soul' footsteps. All that plus an extensive Gig Rundown, some smooth new jams and a reflection on much missed 90s pioneer - Kenny Greene. (Warning: This episode contains a whole lot of Steve talking to himself. Weird? Yes. Endearing? Doubtful. Caution is advised.) Featuring music from Yakul, EDBL, Phil Beaudreau, Shannon Lauren Callihan, Austin Antoine, Kadeem Tyrell, Intro, Sidibe, MonoNeon, Glenn Lewis, Amel Larrieux, Ledisi, Jaheim, Prince, Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Niia, Jazmine Sullivan, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill and D-Fola.
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>958a863f-acb0-41e3-b12c-b24ff2361a37Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:30:18 +0000April OlatunjiUh oh...Steve's been left home alone! (Insert Macaulay Culkin Gif here) It's a last minute solo bolo this month but fear not...we're still here to bring you some Grade A Neo Soul Nerdery! To make up for a singular host, we're bringing you double the... It's a last minute solo bolo this month but fear not...we're still here to bring you some Grade A Neo Soul Nerdery! To make up for a singular host, we're bringing you double the vocals as we dive in to some of the most iconic duets in Neo Soul history, featuring nothing but the biggest names in the game. D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Jaheim, Lauryn Hill...they're all here in a second-hour-celebration of classic collabs. We also look back on the origins of 'Blue Eyed Soul' with one of the most unconventional Root Artist Selections yet - Bobby Caldwell. Hitmaker of legendary soul classics such as 'What You Wont Do For Love' and 'Open Your Eyes', we look back on his 'racially ambiguous' beginnings through to his status as one of the most covered and sampled artists in RnB and Hiphop, with a Vine pick following directly in his 'white boy soul' footsteps. All that plus an extensive Gig Rundown, some smooth new jams and a reflection on much missed 90s pioneer - Kenny Greene. (Warning: This episode contains a whole lot of Steve talking to himself. Weird? Yes. Endearing? Doubtful. Caution is advised.) Featuring music from Yakul, EDBL, Phil Beaudreau, Shannon Lauren Callihan, Austin Antoine, Kadeem Tyrell, Intro, Sidibe, MonoNeon, Glenn Lewis, Amel Larrieux, Ledisi, Jaheim, Prince, Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Niia, Jazmine Sullivan, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill and D-Fola.
Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>173a594e-35dc-4134-8b34-c98c5dc62947Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:59 +0000April OlatunjiWhat better way to celebrate our 20th show than to sit down and chat with the Queen of LA Nu Funk herself, Raquel Rodriguez? If you’ve been searching for a new artist to fall in love with, Raquel is your girl - with a slick, vibrant brand of soul,... Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>8827clean120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/19b-bonus-beats-unbreak-my-chart-analysi Here we turn our attention to the UK Album Soul Chart, as we work through each number 1 album of the year to discover the greatest. In doing so we witness some interesting changes from the start of the year to the end, again representing how much of a turning point 1997 was.  We also relive a somewhat forgotten period in UK Soul History - the post acid jazz, parent friendly pop/soul/funk/house movement that yielded huge album success for the likes of Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, M People and Lisa Stansfield. Plenty of nostalgia for us 30 somethings here - which of these tickle those memory nubbins for you? Expect to hear albums from Erykah Badu, Mary J Blige, Janet Jackson, Eternal, En Vogue, Shola Ama and TWO audio assaults from those icons of drivetime...The Lighthouse Family! Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>0d1f67c1-6dd1-4f22-9e70-0981797d9204Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:57:27 +0000April OlatunjiAnother slice of Bonus R&V goodness - this time another fun segment lifted from our latest 1997 Roots and The Vine Time Machine Deep Dive. Here we turn our attention to the UK Album Soul Chart, as we work through each number 1 album of the year... Here we turn our attention to the UK Album Soul Chart, as we work through each number 1 album of the year to discover the greatest. In doing so we witness some interesting changes from the start of the year to the end, again representing how much of a turning point 1997 was.  We also relive a somewhat forgotten period in UK Soul History - the post acid jazz, parent friendly pop/soul/funk/house movement that yielded huge album success for the likes of Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, M People and Lisa Stansfield. Plenty of nostalgia for us 30 somethings here - which of these tickle those memory nubbins for you? Expect to hear albums from Erykah Badu, Mary J Blige, Janet Jackson, Eternal, En Vogue, Shola Ama and TWO audio assaults from those icons of drivetime...The Lighthouse Family! Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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Also on the show, we salute the gloved wonder himself Michael Jackson in our Root selection, highlight an overlooked gem from the early 00s golden period, and shine a light on the landslide of new soul and RnB album releases - including long awaited hiphop comebacks from Kendrick and Black Star!  Featuring music from Sam Wills, Myron, Reuben James, Nao, Fika, 702, Chico DeBarge and Allysha Joy
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Also on the show, we salute the gloved wonder himself Michael Jackson in our Root selection, highlight an overlooked gem from the early 00s golden period, and shine a light on the landslide of new soul and RnB album releases - including long awaited hiphop comebacks from Kendrick and Black Star!  Featuring music from Sam Wills, Myron, Reuben James, Nao, Fika, 702, Chico DeBarge and Allysha Joy
Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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On the complete opposite end of the spectrum - we're also saluting the devilish funk-rock pioneer Betty Davis (no we didn't think that through at all!), getting our read on with 'Dilla Time' and The Guardian article 'Meet the stars of the UK soul renaissance', plus we're brewing up a whole host of soul/jazz/mathrock/highlife fusion! (Trust us it's gonna make sense!)

Featuring music from Greentea Peng, S Fidelity, Fatima & Joe Armon Jones, Beau Diako, Sy Smith, Kirk Franklin, Thomas Dorsey, Kim Burell, Tye Tribbett, Serpentwithfeet and Lyves.


Read 'Meet the stars of the UK soul renaissance'
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/mar/27/summer-of-soul-meet-the-stars-of-the-uk-soul-renaissance

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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>0acda4ef-e330-4236-9708-780bfb754a8fWed, 27 Apr 2022 19:53:45 +0000April OlatunjiYES LAWD!! This month we're throwing our hands up in holy worship, as we trace the origins of US Gospel music. From its unfortunate roots in hardship and its early incorporation of blues, right through to the mega-selling crossover artists of today -...
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum - we're also saluting the devilish funk-rock pioneer Betty Davis (no we didn't think that through at all!), getting our read on with 'Dilla Time' and The Guardian article 'Meet the stars of the UK soul renaissance', plus we're brewing up a whole host of soul/jazz/mathrock/highlife fusion! (Trust us it's gonna make sense!)

Featuring music from Greentea Peng, S Fidelity, Fatima & Joe Armon Jones, Beau Diako, Sy Smith, Kirk Franklin, Thomas Dorsey, Kim Burell, Tye Tribbett, Serpentwithfeet and Lyves.


Read 'Meet the stars of the UK soul renaissance'
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/mar/27/summer-of-soul-meet-the-stars-of-the-uk-soul-renaissance

Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>9116clean118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/17b-bonus-beats-jam-lewis-or-sham-lewis09836049-84ba-44d6-a8d1-51671a9756f7Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:54:05 +0000April OlatunjiEven though our last episode was a ridiculous 2 and a half hours long, that still doesn't mean we didn't have to cut a bunch of things out! Here to satiate your Roots and the Vine hunger is a little extra something we just couldn't find time for -...755cleanbonushttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/17-rhythm-nation-the-legacy-of-jam-lewis Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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www.soulcityradio.com/]]>15b2e092-4588-4f8c-9ef9-7d2bf8f9e2e4Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:42:00 +0000April OlatunjiThis month we’re talking HITS! Exploring some of the most legendary hitmakers of the last 50 years and examining just how they’ve helped turn RnB and Soul music in to the global force it is today. For our Root selection we take a look at the era... Come geek out on our socials! www.facebook.com/Rootsandthevine
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On the other side of the spectrum, we also examine the surprising cultural legacy of UK Garage sensation Craig David in our ongoing 'Modern Day Icons' series of Root and Vine selections - uncovering some interesting connections along the way!
Featuring music from Alfa Mist, Joe Zawinul, Michael Jackson, Mac Ayres, Billy Cobham, Alex Isley, Malia and Conducta.]]>e64cec9e-f0f5-4287-9bc5-ca5bc7c01fd8Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:22:16 +0000April OlatunjiOpen your textbooks ladies and gentleman! Class is in session once again as we explore the long and expansive history of the electric piano within the context of soul music. We look back at its creation amidst the ashes of World War 2, what makes it...
On the other side of the spectrum, we also examine the surprising cultural legacy of UK Garage sensation Craig David in our ongoing 'Modern Day Icons' series of Root and Vine selections - uncovering some interesting connections along the way!
Featuring music from Alfa Mist, Joe Zawinul, Michael Jackson, Mac Ayres, Billy Cobham, Alex Isley, Malia and Conducta.]]>7185clean116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/15-fresh-for-22Madison Ryann Ward.]]>961a7c13-eca0-4683-8760-cd0ec27f6670Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000April OlatunjiWe're certified FRESH this month as we showcase some of the very latest in Neo Soul, RnB and Jazz fusion. We're dusting off our crystal balls to see what soul and RnB goodies might be coming our way in 2022 - from big new mainstream releases through...Madison Ryann Ward.]]>5439clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/14-the-2021-roots-and-the-vine-awards0dbddd3b-0f49-4510-ad08-a10548463685Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:47:15 +0000April OlatunjiIts an end of year 2 hour extravaganza as April and Steve dish out the most coveted trophies in the soul music calendar...The Roots and The Vine Awards! (well... melted Freddo bars at least) Expect a ton of music and a ton of chat as we dive in to the...7412clean114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/13-scandinavian-soul-w-special-guest-marMarie Dahlstrøm! Join us as we talk new music, inspirations, motherhood, working with some of the most exciting new artists in the business and operating independently in today’s fluctuating musical landscape. We’re also paying tribute to Marie’s Danish roots with some of the warmest and coziest Scandinavian soul, rnb and jazz cuts - featuring Snoh Aalegra, Quadron, Charlotte Dos Santos and LINDSJØRN, plus April goes far out with a truly leftfield Root and Vine pick!]]>ce6829e2-055a-4783-96f4-ecb576d586a7Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:00:00 +0000April OlatunjiAnother episode and another incredible special guest! This month we’re embracing the art of Hygge with one of our personal favourites - one of the leading lights of the blossoming London scene and the queen of serene soul -...Marie Dahlstrøm! Join us as we talk new music, inspirations, motherhood, working with some of the most exciting new artists in the business and operating independently in today’s fluctuating musical landscape. We’re also paying tribute to Marie’s Danish roots with some of the warmest and coziest Scandinavian soul, rnb and jazz cuts - featuring Snoh Aalegra, Quadron, Charlotte Dos Santos and LINDSJØRN, plus April goes far out with a truly leftfield Root and Vine pick!]]>6291clean113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/12-the-age-of-the-soulquarians-1st-birthBetween 1997 and 2002, some of the scene's most prominent figures including D'Angelo, Questlove, J Dilla, Erykah Badu, Common and Russell Elevado - all set up shop to create some of soul music's most important albums. In this special episode we're deep diving in to this highly celebrated era - charting the players, how we got there, and some of the amazing stories that have emerged from those hallowed psychedelic walls.
We've also compiled an hour of some our own personal favourite golden age neo soul tracks - with super soulful cuts from Kindred The Family Stone, Rahsaan Patterson, Angie Stone and Ledisi - all with classic R&V geekery. So sit back, take in the music and join us in celebrating a whole year of Roots and The Vine!]]>4804d1b6-cf9c-40b3-8e3d-3f01d5537d38Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:46:49 +0000April OlatunjiWe've decamped to Electric Lady Studios to create our own 2 hour long opus! To celebrate Roots and The Vine's 1st Birthday, we're throwing it back to the golden age to recount the epic tale of the Soulquarians crew and their era defining residence at...Between 1997 and 2002, some of the scene's most prominent figures including D'Angelo, Questlove, J Dilla, Erykah Badu, Common and Russell Elevado - all set up shop to create some of soul music's most important albums. In this special episode we're deep diving in to this highly celebrated era - charting the players, how we got there, and some of the amazing stories that have emerged from those hallowed psychedelic walls.
We've also compiled an hour of some our own personal favourite golden age neo soul tracks - with super soulful cuts from Kindred The Family Stone, Rahsaan Patterson, Angie Stone and Ledisi - all with classic R&V geekery. So sit back, take in the music and join us in celebrating a whole year of Roots and The Vine!]]>7447cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/11-the-rise-fall-rise-again-of-the-rnb-b
We also salute the legendary Chaka Khan as our Root Artist of the month, and spin some fresh new sounds from Kaleem Taylor, Reliably Bad and Cleo Sol.]]>0c0e5c7d-6029-4618-82da-d8db3a030ba3Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000April OlatunjiWe all love those classic Funk & Soul Bands of the 70s and 80s, so why exactly did they appear to die out seemingly overnight? This month soul sleuths April and Steve don their investigative hats for an extra nerdy Deep Dive, taking in classic RnB...
We also salute the legendary Chaka Khan as our Root Artist of the month, and spin some fresh new sounds from Kaleem Taylor, Reliably Bad and Cleo Sol.]]>6494cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/10-talkin-that-talkbox-w-special-guests-Also featuring music from JMSN, Adriana Evans, Connor Reeves, Sergio Selim and Raquel Rodriguez! ]]>8983a244-b7ea-4e77-a9ba-18deaf15bb23Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000April OlatunjiWe're bringing in reinforcements this month as we tackle that funkiest of apparatus - the Talkbox! Kris and Steesh from Newcastle Funk/Hiphop/Rnb Duo PSiMiTAR drop by to tell us about their latest garage banger, and to help us dive deeper than ever in...Also featuring music from JMSN, Adriana Evans, Connor Reeves, Sergio Selim and Raquel Rodriguez! ]]>6118cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/9-keepin-it-real-w-special-guest-childre
We're also saluting some of those artists who've refused to play the industry game, instead opting for authenticity over selling themselves short - including our Root artist Bill Withers, Van Hunt and Eddie Chacon. Plus we've also got another classic Roots and Vine investigation, digging deep in to some 'surprising' industry past lives - prepare to have your mind blown!

All this and more music from Anthony Hamilton, Donny Hathaway, Little Simz, Diana Gordon and Frankie Jobling.
Note: This episode was recorded in late June.]]>fed6bf51-7f8c-4451-82ca-c7720c4d1d90Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000April OlatunjiWe're back! After a month off we've tried to make it up to you with a bumper sized episode! This month we're joined by yet another huge player in the UK Soul Scene - Children of Zeus vocalist Tyler Daley, to talk about the group's incredible new album...
We're also saluting some of those artists who've refused to play the industry game, instead opting for authenticity over selling themselves short - including our Root artist Bill Withers, Van Hunt and Eddie Chacon. Plus we've also got another classic Roots and Vine investigation, digging deep in to some 'surprising' industry past lives - prepare to have your mind blown!

All this and more music from Anthony Hamilton, Donny Hathaway, Little Simz, Diana Gordon and Frankie Jobling.
Note: This episode was recorded in late June.]]>6570cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/8-from-london-to-tel-aviv-w-special-guesWe also take a look at the global reach of soul music today, in an age of instant streaming - with artists as far reaching as Tel Aviv, Zurich and New Zealand. Plus we get extra sophisticated with our Root artist of the month - the iconic Sade!
Featuring music from Jordan Rakei, Hiatus Kaiyote, Dorj & Melodiesinfonie, Goapele, Jessie Ware and Psimitar.]]>c7a6ca7b-6e6f-4656-a374-a24a92ad0f0cThu, 20 May 2021 09:23:16 +0000April OlatunjiA staple of the contemporary UK soul scene, soulful songstress Sipprell joins us this month as we discuss the boom in London based Neo Soul and RnB, as well as chatting about her latest EP, the joys of collaboration and her own musical picks! We also...We also take a look at the global reach of soul music today, in an age of instant streaming - with artists as far reaching as Tel Aviv, Zurich and New Zealand. Plus we get extra sophisticated with our Root artist of the month - the iconic Sade!
Featuring music from Jordan Rakei, Hiatus Kaiyote, Dorj & Melodiesinfonie, Goapele, Jessie Ware and Psimitar.]]>5544cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/5-samples-deep-divee1f68b93-537a-4801-88aa-3a4c625b5d9cFri, 14 May 2021 12:14:53 +0000April OlatunjiIn honour of Dilla day (month?) we're diving headfirst in to the world of SAMPLES in our 'Deep Dive' section - featuring the man himself along with some real hiphop building blocks courtesy of Bob James! We'll also be talking new UK jazz-soul and...4311cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/4-jazz-hiphop-electronic-fusion-w-specia5f88e023-69f3-424c-a5ce-819da01fc11dFri, 14 May 2021 12:10:21 +0000April OlatunjiIn this episode we're joined by special guests Sorg and Napoleon Maddox to discuss their new EP 'We The People' as well as their inspirations and thoughts on the hiphop and soul scene. In this month's 'Root' we take a look back at the legendary work...4213cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/2-horns-deep-dive6fa451d3-be5d-453b-b064-49e980ddee3eFri, 14 May 2021 11:58:08 +0000April OlatunjiKicking off our second show, we highlight Minnie Riperton as a Root of Neo Soul and get extra horny with a dive deep in to the funky world of horn arrangers! With new tracks and classics from Eric Benet, Poppy Ajudha, Tom Misch, Brasstracks, Philip...4089cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13536983/1-setting-the-scene-what-is-neo-soul635b4199-0023-476d-a729-7fc4fb140138Fri, 14 May 2021 11:46:13 +0000April OlatunjiIn this inaugural episode, self professed music geeks and soul fans April Olatunji and Steve Southern attempt to give a crash course on what exactly 'Neo Soul' is. From its Roots in 70s conscious soul through to its mainstream rise in the 90s and the...3802cleanfull