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Jazzie B on James Brown

Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B chooses the β€œGodfather of Soul” James Brown. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B tells Matthew Parris why he nominates James Brown, the β€œGodfather of Soul”, for this series.

Jazzie B, who was awarded a CBE for services to black British music, spent time latterly with James Brown and he became β€œlike a big brother.”

He shares personal reflections on Mr Brown’s life and legacy, with help from the music journalist Charles Shaar Murray.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in August 2014.

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Credits

Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Jazzie B
Producer Maggie Ayre

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  • Tue 12 Aug 2014 16:30
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Thu 19 Mar 2020 18:30
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 Mar 2020 00:30
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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