Sunday, July 4 We’ve got cool jams this week on Soulsations, including the sounds of Brick, Michael Jackson, Cheryl Lynn, and live recordings from Earth Wind & Fire and The Winans. Plus, a jazzy summertime tune from Wichita’s own Skinny Hightower, and we “Keep That Same Old Feeling” with The Crusaders. This week’s DoubleTake is the funky classic “Hollywood Swinging” by the legendary band Kool & The Gang. We’ll also hear a cover by the talented Brian Culbertson ..read more

In this special edition of Soulsations , host/producer Carla Eckels speaks with Skinny Hightower — chart-topping jazz musician from Wichita, KS — about his craft and his latest two-disc collection BLUE MOON. We'll also hear a new song by Bebe Merrills, produced by Hightower. From Wichita, Kansas, Hightower is a record producer, bass player, drummer and jazz pianist with a reputation for trekking his own path. With two #1 Billboard singles (Blue Moon, Taboo) and four Top 5 Billboard singles (Blue Moon, Taboo, Bittersweet and Sample That), Hightower is no stranger to mass appeal. And having perf ..read more

Sunday, June 27 It’s “Hot Fun in The Summertime!” We have a timely DoubleTake by the legendary Sly and the Family Stone and a cover by saxophonist Dave Koz featuring Gerald Albright, Mindi Abair and Richard Elliot. Also hear a brand new funky and inspirational release by Derrick “Doc” Pearson. Gospel giant Donnie McClurkin talks about recording a remake of the ‘70s classic “Ooh Child.” Plus, we’ll hear Charlie Wilson, Rahsaan Patterson, and thought-provoking music from Mr. Marvin Gaye as we celebrate the 50th year anniversary of his classic release What’s Going On ..read more

Sunday, June 20 We’ve got some great tunes ahead including a brand new single by legendary Supreme, Diana Ross. Also hear music from Jill Scott and Marvin Gaye, and we’ll step to the latest tune from Ronald Isley and Snoop Dogg. Chicago native Jonathan McReynolds talks about one of his favorite gospel songs he wrote called "Smile." Plus, this week’s DoubleTake features the jam “Workin’ Day and Night" by Michael Jackson with a cover by Lasperanza featuring Kayleigh O’Neill ..read more

Sunday, June 13 This week it's the groovin' sounds of George Benson, India.Arie and G.Q., plus gospel from The Jackson Southernaires. Also, Marvin Gaye's iconic album What's Going On turns 50 years old. Motown Museum's David Ellis shares his thoughts about musicians who recorded on the album, and we'll hear a stellar a capella version of what Gaye called a "divinely guided" song. And this week's DoubleTake features the 1973 groove "Misdemeanor" by Foster Sylvers, covered by Raymond Luke Jr ..read more

Sunday, June 6 Coming up on Soulsations , hear a brand new R&B tune from Darryl Anders' AgapeSoul featuring Maysa. We'll also get you in the groove with Marvin Gaye, Sister Sledge, and a fun dance song from Natalie Cole en Español . The legendary Al Green brings us his rendition of The Clark Sisters' famed gospel tune "You Brought The Sunshine". Plus, this week's DoubleTake features a gem from 1978: "What You Won't Do For Love" by Bobby Caldwell and a cover by Drivetime featuring Justin Guarini ..read more

Sunday, May 30 Coming up on Soulsations we’ll round out our Stevie Wonder month-long Wonderfest with more tunes by the legendary performer, including a souful gospel song with The Williams Brothers and a live version of “My Cherie Amour”. David Ellis from the Motown Museum will share insights about a much-beloved Stevie Wonder artifact. Also, we’ll share details on open auditions for a Stevie Wonder play. Plus, this week’s DoubleTake features Wonder’s song “As If You Read My Mind”, and covered by Soul-Jazz flutist, Althea Rene ..read more

Sunday, May 23 The fun continues with our month-long musical tribute to the legendary Stevie Wonder who turned 71 on May 13. Hear our conversation with former Supreme and Stevie Wonder backup singer Susaye Greene. She talks about co-writing the song “I Can’t Help it” with Wonder, featured on Michael Jackson’s 1979 Off The Wall album. Plus, Soulsations listener Lorenzo Atkinson from Wichita brings us this week’s DoubleTake: the Stevie Wonder ballad “Knocks Me Off My Feet”, also covered by R&B singer/songwriter Donell Jones ..read more

Sunday, May 16 Coming up on Soulsations , we continue our month-long Stevie Wonder Fest. Hear the musical genius in a bluesy duet with the legendary Tony Bennett, and on harmonica with the soulful Chaka Khan. Plus, India Arie and gospel great Tina Campbell offer up Stevie Wonder-flavored tunes. We’ll also take a look at Stevie Wonder during his early years at Motown with Coraleen Rawls, former collections manager of Detroit’s Motown Museum. And this week’s DoubleTake is the 1973 song “Golden Lady” by Wonder and covered by British R&B and jazz artist Tony Momrelle ..read more

Sunday, December 27 Engaging tunes are ahead as we end the year 2020. Hear brand new music from the film soundtrack for the Pixar animated movie Soul . The composer Jon Batiste is perhaps best known as the bandleader and musical director for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert . The soundtrack includes a captivating, less-than-a-minute song called “Collard Greens and Cornbread Strut.” On this edition of Soulsations, we’ll also hear classics by the fabulous Isley Brothers and the Doobie Brothers, and gospel music by PJ Morton featuring Jermaine Dolly, Kirk Franklin, Jermaine Dolly, Lena Byrd-Mil ..read more