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Queens and Kings

Mica Paris has music to lift the spirit and raise the roof from her icons of this influential genre, as Radio 2 takes you to church!

Mica Paris has music to lift the spirit and raise the roof as she curates the best singers and songs from this hugely influential genre.

For her first show Mica introduces some of her Queens and Kings, the artists who've reached the very pinnacle of gospel glory and many who've become music legends across the world. With incredible performances from Whitney, Aretha, Mahalia and Sam Cooke, discover the powerhouse performances that have filled both churches and stadiums.

Plus meet some of the contemporary icons that win Grammy's, go platinum and spread the gospel today, including Mary Mary and Kirk Franklin. Alongside interview gems from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archive spend an hour with Mica playing you the very best of a genre that has it's fingerprints right across popular music. Whatever you believe, this is music to help the soul sing, as Radio 2 takes you to church.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Feb 2022 21:00

Music Played

  • Shirley Caesar & Ann Nesby

    That Stone

  • AndraΓ© Crouch

    Soon And Very Soon

  • Kirk Franklin

    I Smile

  • Aretha Franklin

    Precious Lord, Take My Hand/You’ve Got A Friend

  • Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers

    Touch The Hem Of His Garment

  • Whitney Houston

    Joy (feat. The Georgia Mass Choir)

  • Walter Hawkins

    What Is This?

  • Mary Mary

    Shackles (Praise You)

  • The Clark Sisters

    Blessed & Highly Favoured

  • Mahalia Jackson

    He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands

  • Hezekiah Walker

    Every Praise

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Feb 2022 21:00