The Brand New Heavies take us through their new album ‘Forward’. And we couldn’t have these guys in without giving you some of their classics from back in the day. The Brand New Heavies have been laying down the funk since the 1980′s, when they started out as an instrumental group and have become known [...]
A James Brown Special. May 3rd 2013 would have been James Brown’s 80th birthday so that’s a good excuse to celebrate the life of The Godfather of Soul. We’ve got some of the hottest producers around remixing classic James Brown tunes plus we’ll be joined by those who knew James best – the musicians who [...]
Gregory Porter the Grammy nominated legend will be Craig Charles guest. Gregory was a member of the original Broadway cast of ‘It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues’ and Craig is his biggest fan. Plus we’ll be playing your classic funk and soul tracks in our ‘Spinage A Trois’ and Craig will be playing you back [...]
Prince Fatty takes over The 30 Minute Trunk of Funk mix for a Mr Bongo special. Lord Kitchener – London Is The Place For Me [Honest Jons] Maceo Parker – Homeboy [ESC] Chaka Khan – What’s Going On [Motown] Raymond Lazer Trio – Lola [Digest Music] Gladys Knight & The Pips – Walk In My [...]
Cody ChesnuTT The Headphone Masterpiece challenges Craig’s record collection in Fight Club. Cody recently performed tracks from his amazing new album ‘Landing On A Hundred’ as part of 6 Music Live At Maida Vale. After tearing the roof off Maida vale, Cody returns to take on Craig Charles might trunk of funk in a 6 [...]
Hot 8 Brass Band, the funk fuelled marching band from New Orleans are Craig’s guests. They’ll be giving us the lowdown on their new 2 album project and what it’s like be a ‘Funeral Band’. We’ll be talking to a funk and soul listener about their favourite tunes in ‘Spinage A Trois’ and Craig will [...]
Edwin Starr’s brother Angelo will be looking back at his brother life, ahead of the tribute gig he’s putting on at the Jazz Cafe in London. Edwin Starr recorded some massive hits including War and the Northern Soul anthem 25 Miles. Craig will also be playing your selections in ‘Spinage A Trois’ and one of [...]
Terri Walker & Nicole Wray aka ‘Lady’ are Craig’s guests. They’ll be taking us through their debut self titled album that we’ve playing to death on the show. Nicole Wray was part of Missy Elliot’s Goldmind record label in the 90′s and has worked with Missy, Cam’ron and the Black Keys. Terri Walker has been [...]
James Taylor Quartet, are in session and conversation, performing tracks from their new album ‘Closer To You’. And challenging Craig’s Trunk of Funk is Red Dwarf’s Danny John-Jules, as part of 6 Music Celebrates Comedy. JTQ are one of the icons of the acid jazz scene and they’re celebrating 25 years in music. The albums [...]
Betty Wright the pioneering singer-songwriter and ‘Clean Up Woman’ star is Craig’s guest. The gospel and soul legend remains one of the few black female musicians to have a gold record on her own vanity label. Betty started charting at the age of 17 selling millions of records worldwide and went on to be a [...]
Hannah Williams & The Tastemakers, Craig’s favourite new group put down a session. From the singer that Sharon Jones says is “blessed” and Record Kicks latest soul discovery, Hannah Williams aka Deep soul’s funkiest new diva and The Tastemakers, release their first full length LP ‘A Hill of Feather’ with the artistic supervision of the [...]
Leon Ware the legendary Motown songwriter and performer is Craig’s guest. He’s written for Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Quincy Jones, The Jackson 5 and Donny Hathaway to name just a few so it doesn’t get much bigger. He was there living the dream and creating the history of black American music. He’s also had hits [...]
Soul-jazz collective The Fresh Steps are Craig’s guests. They’ll be taking you through their debut album The Sound of Urban Soul Jazz Volume 1. Alice Russell & James Hunter – Heart Breaker 2 (Maida Vale Session 09.02.13) Marvin Gaye & The Grant Lazlo’s Orchestra – I Heard It Through The Grapevine [Unreleased] Maceo – Homeboy [...]
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Alice Russell and James Hunter look ahead to their Maida Vale session next week as part of 6 Music Live. Craig will be playing your favourite tracks in his Spinage A trois and at 8pm it’s back to part floor fillers as we Unleash The Trunk of Funk. Creedence Clearwater Revival – Heard It Through [...]
Can there be a better way to start your Saturday night than with 3 hours of funk & soul? We’ve got the usual regulars to keep you dancing – Another listener takes over the airwaves with Spinage a Trois, everyone is invited to Choir Practice and at 8 o’ clock be prepared to get funky [...]
It’s dark, it’s cold, but don’t worry Craig is here complete with sunglasses and a massive trunk of funk. As well as his usual flab of tuuunage you are all invited to indulge in a bit of Gospel with Choir Practice, there’s another round of listener choices in Spinage a Trois and then at 8 [...]
Seconds out it’s the long awaited return of Fight Club. This week’s challenger is presenter Terry Christian, does he have the tunes to take on Craig Charles Trunk of Funk. Who has the best record collection, who can unearth those forgotten gems, who will be triumphant? All will be revealed as these 2 funk and [...]
Another three hours of top tuneage from Mr Funk – the one and only Craig Charles – featuring Spinnage A Trois and The Trunk of Funk. The Pointer Sisters – Yes, We Can Can [Ace] Maceo – Homeboy [ESC Records] Alice Russell and Quantic – Magdalena [Tru-Thoughts] The Big Ol’ Nasty Get Down – The [...]
Jocelyn Brown & Eddie Floyd are Craig’s Funky Christmas party guests. They’ll be picking the festive tunes along with the 6 Music listeners. The three hours of top tuneage include Spinnage A trois – another chance for a listener to take control of the airwaves – and at 8 O’Clock Craig opens his trunk of [...]
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