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January 16th, 2013 • SEGMENTFrom The Show: Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.From the show "Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr." originally aired on January 16th, 2013 Listen View Full Playlist January 16th, 2008 • INTERVIEW:From The Show: The Soul of Martin Luther KingBorn in Bastrop, LA, Mable John came of age in Detroit and recorded with little fanfare for a nascent Motown before signing with Stax Records in 1966 where she cut southern soul hits like "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)" and "Able Mable." She also toured and recorded with Ray Charles as a Raelette before leaving show business in 1976. John received a Doctor of Divinity in 1993 and is now a minister in Los Angeles. Listen View Full Playlist January 16th, 2013 • FULL SHOW • read moreWords and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.American Routes reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in words and music. Join us as we speak with those who knew Dr. King, from music scholar Albert Murray and historian Julian Bond to musicians Harry Belafonte and Mable John. Also, Mississippi riverboat captain Doc Hawley shares a unique memory of Memphis. Plus songs of freedom, deliverance and hope to commemorate this holiday weekend. Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist January 11th, 2012 • FULL SHOW • read moreWords and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.American Routes reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in words and music. Join us as we speak with those who knew Dr. King, from music scholar Albert Murray and historian Julian Bond to musicians Harry Belafonte and Mable John. Also, Mississippi riverboat captain Doc Hawley shares a unique memory of Memphis. Plus songs of freedom, deliverance and hope to commemorate this holiday weekend. Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist January 10th, 2007 • FULL SHOW • read moreThe Soul of Martin Luther KingWe visit with two great performers who carry on the legacy of MLK in life and spirit. First, the great songwriter, arranger and performer Isaac Hayes--who defined R&B for a generation--recalls his participation in lunch counter sit-ins and Memphis protest marches, and integrating the Stax office staff. And '60s soul singer "Able" Mable John talks about recording strong statements like "Stay Out of the Kitchen" and "Don't Hit Me No More," as well as her work now as a minister in Los Angeles. Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist June 28th, 2006 • FULL SHOW • read moreVisions of Genius: Remembering Ray CharlesCelebrate this 4th of July with a great American hero. Ray Charles' unique vision blended the best of jazz and R&B, gospel and soul, country and pop into distinctive music that forever changed the American soundscape. This two hour American Routes special includes our exclusive interviews with Ray and those closest to him, tracing the radiant arc of his life and music. Voices include: Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler; saxophonist and bandleader, David "Fathead" Newman; singer and Raelette Mable John; Ray's chauffeur and assistant of more than forty years Vernon Troupe; his ex-wife and confidante Della Bea Robinson; and producer-engineer Terry Howard. Hear Ray's classics and the stories behind them, as well as his songs by Elvis, Percy Mayfield, Willie Nelson and others. Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist June 29th, 2005 • FULL SHOW • read moreVisions of Genius: Remembering Ray CharlesCelebrate this 4th of July with a great American hero. Ray Charles' unique vision blended the best of jazz and R&B, gospel and soul, country and pop into distinctive music that forever changed the American soundscape. This two hour American Routes special includes our exclusive interviews with Ray and those closest to him, tracing the radiant arc of his life and music. Voices include: Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler; saxophonist and bandleader, David "Fathead" Newman; singer and Raelette Mable John; Ray's chauffeur and assistant of more than forty years Vernon Troupe; his ex-wife and confidante Della Bea Robinson; and producer-engineer Terry Howard. Hear Ray's classics and the stories behind them, as well as his songs by Elvis, Percy Mayfield, Willie Nelson and others. Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist March 27th, 2013 • FROM THE PLAYLISTHome Grown Soul: Booker T. Jones & Jimmy HughesView Full Playlist November 10th, 2010 • FROM THE PLAYLISTHome Grown Soul: Booker T. Jones & Jimmy HughesView Full Playlist November 4th, 2009 • FROM THE PLAYLISTHome Grown Soul: Booker T. Jones & Jimmy HughesView Full Playlist April 22nd, 2009 • FROM THE PLAYLISTHome Grown Soul: Booker T. Jones & Jimmy HughesView Full Playlist |
