SOUL!

For all those forward thinking headz caught up in the past, here’s some straight black to the future type ish: SOUL! was an entertainment/variety/talkshow that promoted African-American artistry, community and culture broadcast locally on WNDT in New York. It aired from 1968-1973. Led by the openly gay Ellis Haizlip, it showcased classic live musical performances from funk, soul, jazz, and world musicians, and had in-depth, extraordinary interviews with political, sports, literary figures and more. Here’s the original show announcement as well as a quick article following its demise in JET magazine. Check this spectacular episode featuring the Latin side of soul featuring Tito Puente y su Orquestra and Willie Colon y su Orquestra.  Infotainment point: The guest interviewer is none other than Felipe Luciano featured infamously reciting his poem ‘My Pretty Nigger’ on Eddie Palmieri Live at Sing Sing!So all you boogaloo lovers eat it up and feel that Tito Puente interview as he kicks it with the soul-fro!!
Plus make sure you linger over the rest of these classic videos taken during the peak of the 70’s soul movement.