The Turntable Podcast

2007-11-21

The Turntable podcast is our weekly conversation about Black Music. Each week, our panel will introduce listeners to new sounds and fresh perspectives as we explore various genres of Black Music including Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop, House, World and Rock.

Episode 2: The Brand New Heavies 
The Turntable crew sit down with N’Dea Davenport and Andrew Levy of The Brand New Heavies, the London based Jazz, Funk and Soul band whose influence helped birth the Neo Soul movement.

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Episode 1: What is Neo Soul?
Our music experts discuss the origins and elements of neo-soul, whether that term is even accurate and hips you to all the music in the genre that needs to be on your playlist. More 

 

Your Hosts for "The Turntable"
 
John Monds
A nationally known radio personality, John Monds has worked in some of the nation's largest music markets, including Baltimore, Cincinnati, Houston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, where he is currently the host of V100's afternoon show.

John was a segment host on the nationally syndicated television show, Live in Hollywood, and hosted the long running USA Music Magazine for the American Urban Radio Networks. John has been nominated for Radio and Records air personality of the year numerous times, won Gavin MD of the year back to back and Billboard MD of the year as well.

Charles White
Charles White is an audiophile and owner of PM Sounds, a company that develops branded compilations for a range of high profile clients. He also produces Free Soul Radio, the eclectic soul Internet radio station streamed through Pmsounds.com and Live365.com. Free Soul Radio is currently ranked 16th out of the 367 R&B/Urban stations streamed through Live365.
 
Fathom DJ
As one Chicago's hottest DJs, Fathom's set features a variety of soulful sounds to satisfy both radio listeners as well as those who delve deeper into the obscure.  Her love for music includes soul, house/garage, hip-hop, jazz, acid jazz, afro and electronic beats.  She has worked a variety of private and commercial events, opening for such artists as Roy Ayers, Kindred The Family Soul and Eric Roberson among others.