The Groove Line w/MC C-Mack and DJ Lock

Special: The Luther Vandross Songbook

Before the show goes on hiatus for a semester, MC C-Mack gives you a tour through the career of one of our favorites on the show, and one of the greatest soul voices of his generation, Luther Vandross. MC C-Macks explores various eras of his solo career, his collaborations with icons of the music industry like Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, and CHIC, as well as his songwriting efforts and extensive career as a backup vocalist. Don't miss this Groove Line Special! Most of the information for this episode was gathered from a wonderful book called Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross by Craig Seymour. Follow the station on Instagram: @wbcr903

S5 E11: Tri-State Soul from Avco and H&L Records

This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the short but productive run of the labels run by producers Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, known as Avco Embassy/Avco/H&L Records, where they jump-started the careers of smooth soul superstars the Stylistics. Their roster of artists also included established musicians and singers like Della Reese, Van McCoy, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and the Softones. There are also a lot of hidden gems in this episode, and WBCR has new mics in the studio this week! Enjoy the newest episode! Follow the show on insta: @wbcr903

The Groove Line Podcast #4

This week, due to technical difficulties at the station, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack are here in Podcast form to discuss the modern state of R&B, song recommendations, earworms, and some of the best and funkiest tracks from R&B soul with some dumb jokes along the way. Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903

S5 E6: Nashville Soul at Sound Stage 7

This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore Nashville's burgeoning soul scene in the 1960s and '70s through one of its greatest labels, Sound Stage 7, with recording stars like Joe Simon, Fenton Robinson, and Lattimore Brown. Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903 UNLOCK THE FULL GROOVE LINE ARCHIVES AT OUR BLOG: https://wbcrgroove.blogspot.com/ [https://wbcrgroove.blogspot.com/]

S5 E5: Chicago's One-derful Records

For the 50th episode of the Groove Line, MC C-Mack and DJ Lock cover one of the most underrated Chicago R&B labels that produced some of the most danceable soul singles that became a pivotal aspect of Northern Soul culture. Independently owned and operated from 1962-68, Onederful Records produced dynamite hidden gems for Chicago soul stars Otis Clay, Betty Everett, The Five Du-Tones and others. Don't miss this week's episode! Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903 UNLOCK THE FULL GROOVE LINE ARCHIVES ON OUR BLOG: https://wbcrgroove.blogspot.com/ [https://wbcrgroove.blogspot.com/]