WELCOME TO STARPOINT RADIO

For mobile site Click Here






 





 












UK SOUL CHART ...



The UK Soul Chart on Starpoint Radio: Sundays from 4pm to 6pm
http://www.starpointradio.com/chart.php

The UK Soul Chart Top 100 for 2023 can be viewed here :
https://www.uksoulchart.com/top100.html





play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starpointradio.AndroidApp&hl=en_GB




Starpoint Chatroom
 
News and Reviews.


First Listen: Earnest Pugh sings a song of “Glory”

(April 18, 2025) During his impactful career as “Gospel’s Leading Man,” Earnest Pugh earned several accolades in the music arena as an independent recording artist, receiving the BMI Award in 2012 for radio airplay and charting #1 on several occasions including his go-to hits, “Rain on Us,” “I Need Your Glory” and “God Did It.”  […]

The post First Listen: Earnest Pugh sings a song of “Glory” appeared first on SoulTracks.

First Listen: Eddie Levert of the O’Jays wants to “Love On You”

(April 17, 2025) If any person has earned a well-deserved rest it’s Eddie Levert, the legendary founder of the Mighty O’Jays. However, through all the professional and personal ups, downs, triumphs and tragedies, Eddie Levert will perform and record as long as he is able. Levert missed a few recent O’Jays shows, so Eric Nolan […]

The post First Listen: Eddie Levert of the O’Jays wants to “Love On You” appeared first on SoulTracks.

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the immortal Luther Vandross

luthervandrossbwOne of the all-time great soul music vocalists was born April 20, 1951. Luther Vandross became the voice of a generation of adult soul music artists, scoring dozens of hits and providing breathtaking interpretations of the past hits of others. First achieving fame as a studio backup singer and a part of the group Change, […]

The post Happy Heavenly Birthday to the immortal Luther Vandross appeared first on SoulTracks.

First Listen: UK riser Geo shines on “My Turn”

(April 16, 2025) In most cases, songwriters will hear from listeners and fans how they were significantly impacted by the music and songs created. Sometimes, a songwriter turns inward and provides self-motivation from  a musical work that stems from personal experiences. This is the case for Geo Baddoo’s newest single, “My Turn.” This London based […]

The post First Listen: UK riser Geo shines on “My Turn” appeared first on SoulTracks.

TLC musical “Crazy Sexy Cool” coming in 2026

April 14, 2025 – CrazySexyCool – The Musical celebrates the most successful female group of all time. It tells the story of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, better known as TLC, the Grammy® Award-winning trio that shaped the sound of the ‘90s and redefined what it meant to be […]

The post TLC musical “Crazy Sexy Cool” coming in 2026 appeared first on SoulTracks.

Charlie Wilson, El Debarge, Babyface, and K-Ci headline monster new tour

(April 15, 2025) Summer is the season for concerts, and this morning legendary singer Charlie Wilson announced a tour for this summer that will be difficult to beat. Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout will land in 21 U.S. cities with an all-star lineup that will have soul music fans salivating. On the tour, Wilson will be […]

The post Charlie Wilson, El Debarge, Babyface, and K-Ci headline monster new tour appeared first on SoulTracks.

First Listen: Chazz Dixon gives a tribute to Chicago soul

(April 15, 2025) The loss of soul man Jerry Butler struck the community of music lovers hard. Butler made numerous contributions to the soul music canon  as lead singer with The Impressions and as a solo artist. Butler’s passing certainly hit those hailing from the city of Chicago very hard. Butler had been a presence […]

The post First Listen: Chazz Dixon gives a tribute to Chicago soul appeared first on SoulTracks.

Switch co-founder Eddie Fluellen dies

(April 15, 2025) The 1970s brought the transition from the golden era of vocal R&B groups to an emerging cadre of self-contained funk and soul bands, and one of the most talented, but unheralded, was the septet known as Switch. Formed in 1974 by Greg Williams with brothers Bobby and Tommy DeBarge (all of Grand […]

The post Switch co-founder Eddie Fluellen dies appeared first on SoulTracks.

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Persuasions took us “500 Miles” from home

persuasionsThe Persuasions remained a happy mystery in popular music for over five decades.  While groups such as the Nylons, Pentatonix and Take 6 made slick, tight a cappella or nearly-a cappella sounds slightly more mainstream, the Persuasions defied every popular convention on their way to near cult status.  Eschewing trends, they sang raw, soulful a […]

The post SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Persuasions took us “500 Miles” from home appeared first on SoulTracks.

Former Temptations and Stylistics lead singer Bo Henderson is back with new single

(April 14, 2025) A traveling musician knows all too well the feelings that come with spending time away from loved ones while performing on the road.  Being away from that special someone is no doubt very difficult.  Nevertheless, even though there may be physical distance, a deep emotional connection can still be felt when that […]

The post Former Temptations and Stylistics lead singer Bo Henderson is back with new single appeared first on SoulTracks.

First Listen: Jazzhole gives a nighttime walk through “Moonlight Mile”

(April 13, 2025) For those who appreciate their cup of soul with a nu jazz flavor touched up with funk, hip hop and Latin edges, Jazzhole is something special. The band has satisfied audiences since 1994, yet sometimes as an underappreciated band that was an integral part of the acid jazz movement through the eighties […]

The post First Listen: Jazzhole gives a nighttime walk through “Moonlight Mile” appeared first on SoulTracks.

Lost Gem: Michael Jackson’s lost “Groove” song became Siedah’s gem

michaeljacksonbadWhile most fans know the dozens of solo hits that Michael Jackson released, fewer know of the many, many songs he recorded that never left the vault. While Jackson was recording his Bad album, the follow-up to his earth shattering Thriller LP, one of the songs tested was a mild dance groove composed by legendary […]

The post Lost Gem: Michael Jackson’s lost “Groove” song became Siedah’s gem appeared first on SoulTracks.

On This Day in 1978: Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams team for a #1 smash

johnnymathisdeniecewilliamsApril 15, 1978 – Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams hit #1 with “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” By the time 1978 rolled around, Johnny Mathis had already been a superstar for more than two decades, and one of the biggest selling artists of the entire century. On the other hand, 27 year old Deniece […]

The post On This Day in 1978: Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams team for a #1 smash appeared first on SoulTracks.

Happy birthday to singer supreme, Peabo Bryson

peabobryson500Happy birthday to the brilliant singer, Peabo Bryson, who was born on April 13, 1951. Peabo Bryson has established a career as one of the premiere soul crooners of the last four decades.  Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, he has survived and prospered despite the passage of time, changes in popular musical trends, […]

The post Happy birthday to singer supreme, Peabo Bryson appeared first on SoulTracks.

J.T. Carter, last original member of The Crests, dies at 83

(April 11, 2025) The bad news was posted by EA Kroll on the social media page of the legendary group The Crests of the passing of group leader and the last living original member, J.T. Carter. It is with great sorrow that we must announce the passing of legendary bass vocalist Mr. JT Carter. Carter […]

The post J.T. Carter, last original member of The Crests, dies at 83 appeared first on SoulTracks.

First Listen: Kimberly Brewer pays tribute to Quincy with “Heaven”

(April 11, 2025) There aren’t enough accolades one could give to Quincy Jones, one of the greatest accomplished producers, composer and arrangers to have ever lived. From jazz to pop, from soul to hip-hop, from dozens of film and television scores to ‘Thriller’ and beyond, Quincy Delight Jones deserves all the proverbial flowers, even months […]

The post First Listen: Kimberly Brewer pays tribute to Quincy with “Heaven” appeared first on SoulTracks.

Honoring Al Green on His Birthday – The Soul Legend

al_greenHappy Birthday to the great Al Green, born April 13, 1946. Al Green is one of the most enduring soul singers of the rock era, and is considered by many the most important male singer since Sam Cooke.  His early 70s work on Hi Records sounds as good today as it did then, and his […]

The post Honoring Al Green on His Birthday – The Soul Legend appeared first on SoulTracks.

First Listen: Jordan Johnston gives Minneapolis vibe on “Never Get Enough”

(April 10, 2025) Minneapolis native Jordan Johnston doesn’t have to look far for musical inspiration, and he’s been influenced and inspired by the legends who called the Twin Cities Home – from Prince to JImmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Mint Condition. Johnston has a connection to the Minneapolis sound that is closer to his home and […]

The post First Listen: Jordan Johnston gives Minneapolis vibe on “Never Get Enough” appeared first on SoulTracks.

“Since I Fell For You” hitmaker Lenny Welch dies at 86

(April 9, 2025) Lenny Welch will be remembered by most for one song, but what a song it was.  His 1964 single “Since I Fell For You” topped the pop and soul charts and became one that the most loved songs of the decade.  “Since I Fell For You” has been remade by countless artists […]

The post “Since I Fell For You” hitmaker Lenny Welch dies at 86 appeared first on SoulTracks.

First Listen: SoulTracks Award winner Conya Doss “Can’t Stand to Lose”

(April 9, 2025) We have a habit of turning nearly every human interaction into a sports analogy. Messing up the money becomes fumbling the bag. When a person makes a mean spirited remark, they are hitting below the belt. People who get involved in romantic relationships are said to be playing the game of love. […]

The post First Listen: SoulTracks Award winner Conya Doss “Can’t Stand to Lose” appeared first on SoulTracks.



On Air Now:
(London Time)
Programme Started:
10:00 AM
The Soul Skool Sessions
Marcus Bee



Coming Up:
12:00 PM
In The Groove
Paul Stuart
02:00 PM
The Soul Delicious Show
Rob Lynch
04:00 PM
UK Soul Chart
Cliff James
06:00 PM
SoulSorts
Roger Williams
08:00 PM
Contempory Soul
Mark Merry
 



Email the studio

Telephone the studio :
 0044 (0)7957 195762





   


©2025 Starpoint Radio