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>Amel Larrieux says “Independent Artists Of Color Are Too Under The Radar”

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> The website Hello Beautiful recently interviewed soul songstress Amel Larrieux in New York City at a performance at the club S.O.B.’s. She, like many contemporary independent artists who sing the music that is unaffectionately known as Neo-Soul, doesn’t particularly like that label. We couldn’t agree with her, Corrine Bailey Rae, and others more. You might as well say Neo-Soul means no radio airplay. Amel also talks about her daughters joining her group and the upcoming reunion album for “Groove Theory” with Bryce Wilson. Has it really been 15 years since their hit “Tell Me”? Amel Larrieux is one of … Continue reading >Amel Larrieux says “Independent Artists Of Color Are Too Under The Radar”

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>WENN Moves its FM signal to 102.1 to Cover Birmingham Better

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> The only Neo-Soul radio station in the country is now known as the “New 102.1 WENN Birmingham’s Neo-Soul Station.” The frequency change gives WENN a stronger signal in the area from its previous 101.9 FM translator location. Along with the frequency change comes a new logo as well. It’s available online at wennfm.com. Here’s a slide show from the station. Continue reading >WENN Moves its FM signal to 102.1 to Cover Birmingham Better

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>101.9 WENN Birmingham Brings Commercial Appeal to Neo Soul Radio

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>When the historic calls letters of WENN returned to the air in February of this year it marked a new direction in urban radio programming. WENN does indeed have a great history dating back to the civil rights era. But the historic reason this time was WENN became the only commercial Neo Soul radio station in the country. (If there is another one, they’re doing a great job of keeping it a secret.) So let’s say it again, WENN is the only NEO-SOUL radio station in the country. It’s not in Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, New York or D.C. It’s in … Continue reading >101.9 WENN Birmingham Brings Commercial Appeal to Neo Soul Radio