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PopMaster and Yola

Yola - Grammy nominated singer songwriter - picks the Tracks of My Year. 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 The O'Jays and Tina Turner. 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

Thu 27 Jan 2022 09:30

Music Played

  • Bee Gees

    Tragedy

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.
  • Kylie Minogue & Jessie Ware

    Kiss Of Life

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

    The Flood

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 16.
  • Chaka Khan

    I'm Every Woman

    • NOW Boogie Nights - Disco Classics (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • The Divine Comedy

    The Best Mistakes

    • The Best Of.
    • Divine Comedy Records.
  • David Grant & Jaki Graham

    Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

    • Jaki Graham: 35th Anniversary Collection.
    • Cherry Pop.
  • Starship

    Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Ella Henderson

    Brave

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
  • George Michael

    Outside

    • George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen.
    • Epic.
  • Fat Larry’s Band

    Zoom

    • The Love Album (CD 1) (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
  • Record of the Week

    • James Blunt

      Adrenaline

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

    Movie Star

    • Super 70's (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • Billy Joel

    We Didn't Start The Fire

    • Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection.
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • Neiked & Mae Muller

    Better Days (feat. Polo G)

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol.
  • F.R. David

    Words

    • One Hit Wonder (Various Artists).
    • Ganser & Hanke Media.
  • Gerry Rafferty

    Night Owl

    • Gerry Rafferty - Right Down Line.
    • EMI.
  • Elton John & Stevie Wonder

    Finish Line

    • The Lockdown Sessions.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
  • Belinda Carlisle

    We Want The Same Thing

    • A Place On Earth - Greatest Hits.
    • Virgin.
  • Curtis Stigers

    You're All That Matters To Me

    • Now That's What I Call Music Vol.22.
    • Now.
  • Album of the Week

    • Years & Years

      Immaculate

      • Night Call.
      • Polydor Records.
  • The Kiki Dee Band

    I've Got The Music In Me

    • Jukebox 70's Hits -I Got The Music In.
    • Old Gold.
  • Tracks of My Years

    • The O’Jays

      Back Stabbers

      • The Ultimate Sound Of Philadelphia.
      • Columbia.
    • Ike & Tina Turner

      Nutbush City Limits

      • The Greatest Hits Of 1973 (Various).
      • EMI.
  • The Weeknd

    Sacrifice

    • Dawn FM.
    • XO/Republic Records.
  • Tin Tin Out

    Here's Where The Story Ends (feat. Shelley Nelson)

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.

Broadcast

  • Thu 27 Jan 2022 09:30