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Album of the Week and Yola

Yola - Grammy nominated singer songwriter - picks the Tracks of My Years. Ken has the daily love song, record and album of the week plus PopMaster.

Yola - Grammy nominated singer songwriter - picks the Tracks of My Years all week with Ken. Born in Bristol, Yola's first gigs were primarily in the jazz and rock music genres. She spent time in her early career as a front woman for hire and feature vocalist for DJ/producers such as Bugz in the Attic and Massive Attack.

Yola released her first solo EP, 'Orphan Offering', in 2016. In February 2019, she released her debut album 'Walk Through Fire' to much acclaim, including four Grammy nominations. Her brand new single 'Dancing Away In Tears' is out now, taken from her latest album 'Stand For Myself' which has received two Grammy nominations. She also received nominations for Best Americana Album - 'Stand For Myself', and Best American Roots Song - 'Diamond Studded Shoes'', bringing the rising star’s total Grammy nominations to six.

Yola has recently announced an exclusive UK headline show at legendary London venue KOKO for July 2022. Her homecoming concert will follow a major US headline run spanning more than 40 dates, and mark Yola’s anticipated return to the UK live stage as her first UK performance since 2019.

Yola returned to the UK in late November to perform on both Radio 2's Jo Whiley Show and then on The Graham Norton Show on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One. Yola will also feature as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann’s musical drama 'Elvis' set for release in June next year, which explores the life of Elvis Presley, played by Austin Butler, alongside Tom Hanks, Kelvin Harrison Jr and Alton Mason.

The next two tracks Yola has chosen come from Roy Ayers and Smokey Robinson. Ken also has your love song dedications plus another round of PopMaster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show email Ken.Bruce@bbc.co.uk

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 25 Jan 2022 09:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Maroon 5

    Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.
    • 1.

  • The Divine Comedy

    The Best Mistakes

    • The Best Of.
    • Divine Comedy Records.

  • Laura Branigan

    Self Control

    • Now 1984 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Coldplay

    Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.
    • 5.

  • Dodgy

    Good Enough

    • Now That's What I Call Music! 34 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Kylie Minogue & Jessie Ware

    Kiss Of Life

    • DISCO: Guest List Edition.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • John Paul Young

    Love Is In The Air

    • 20 Songs Of Love From The 70's (Vario.
    • MFP.

  • Madonna

    Papa Don't Preach

    • Madonna - The Immaculate Collection.
    • Sire.
    • 4.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK

  • James Blunt

    Adrenaline

    • The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021).
    • Atlantic.

  • Bryan Adams

    Cloud Number Nine

    • Now 43 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Ellie Goulding

    How Long Will I Love You

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 001.

  • Ella Henderson

    Brave

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Blur

    Country House

    • The Best Album In The World Ever!(Va).
    • Virgin.

  • Kansas

    Carry On Wayward Son

    • The Best Of.
    • Epic.
    • 3.

  • Lauren Spencer Smith

    Fingers Crossed

    • (CD Single).
    • Songster Records.

  • Santana

    Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas)

    • (CD Single).
    • Arista.

  • Stereophonics

    Forever

    • Oochya!.
    • Ignition Records.

  • Sheryl Crow

    Soak Up The Sun

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.

  • Rod Stewart

    Sailing

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK

  • Years & Years

    Crave

    • CD Single.
    • Polydor.

  • Liberty X

    Just A Little

    • Now 52 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Elton John & Stevie Wonder

    Finish Line

    • The Lockdown Sessions.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • TRACKS OF MY YEARS

  • Roy Ayers

    Everybody Loves The Sunshine

    • A Shining Symbol The Ultimate Collection.
    • Polydor.

  • Smokey Robinson

    Cruisin'

    • The Best Of.
    • Dino.

  • AHI

    Coldest Fire

    • Prospect.
    • 22nd Sentry.

  • The Stylistics

    Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)

    • 70's Number Ones Vol 3.
    • Old Gold.

Broadcast

  • Tue 25 Jan 2022 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2