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Local Radio,09 Jan 2026,180 mins

The soul behind house music (09/01/2026)

Kamilah McInnis

Available for 28 days

From House Gospel Choir to Frankie Knuckles, Kamilah McInnis takes listeners on a journey through house music, which developed in the black communities of Chicago in the 1980s. Oxford DJ Gary "DJG" Smith talks about his mission to teach disabled children how to DJ and why he's fundraising to make it happen, and Producer Bree rounds up the stories you might have missed - from local news to global headlines. The 2026 awards season for film, TV and music is heating up. Culture reporter Kesewaa Browne joins Kamilah to share what’s creating the biggest buzz and what we can look forward to. Join Kamilah McInnis every Friday from 7pm - 10pm for great music, good vibes and stories from our African and Caribbean communities.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    I Can See Clearly Now
    I Can See Clearly Now
    Jimmy Cliff
  3. 2.
    Wish I Didn't Miss You
    Wish I Didn't Miss You
    Angie Stone
  4. 3.
    Forget Me Nots
    Forget Me Nots
    Patrice Rushen