98.7 FM The Soul of Dayton

28/06/2024

Wrap up Black Music history month with Stan Brooks the Man & Friday Nights Traffic Jam 4 to 7pm here on 98.7FM

14/06/2024

Get up off your feet and get some funky stuff today 4 - 7pm with Stan Brooks the man with the Traffic Jam! 98.7 FM and streaming online! Say it Loud! 🎶 🎵

14/06/2024

Happy Birthday to Leo Nocentelli (born June 15, 1946). He is an African American Musician and Songwriter, best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of the funk group "The Meters." He wrote the original versions of several funk classics such as "Cissy Strut" and "Hey Pocky A-Way". As a session musician he has recorded with a variety of notable artists such as Dr. John, Robert Palmer and Etta James. He is the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award as a member of the Meters.

Photo Credit by: Gloria Barber, West Coast Funk Ambassador, Las Vegas, Nevada for The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center.
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07/06/2024

Today We Celebrate The Life and Music of Born June 7th in Minneapolis, MN 💜

07/06/2024

Happy 55th Birthday to Brian McKnight.

Born June 5, 1969, He is a singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, radio host and multi-instrumentalist. McKnight is most recognized for his strong falsetto, high belting range and melisma.

06/06/2024

24/05/2024

One of Ohio's finest! We salute 🫡 you!

Happy 67th Birthday to Shirley Murdock.

Born May 22, 1957, She is a R&B singer-songwriter, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single “As We Lay” and for her vocals on Zapp and Roger’s hit single “Computer Love”.

Her lead vocal special guest appearance with Smooth Jazz artist Ben Tankard, climbed to #1 Gospel and #20 on Billboard Top 200 on WOW Gospel 2006 and is certified Gold. irthday

24/05/2024

Slide Riding High into your Fantastic Voyage this Memorial Day weekend MO Bouncing Boogie Nights with Stan the Man Traffic Jam 4 to 7p! It's FIRE! 😃

24/05/2024

Hmm how to squeeze in 'Best Radio Station Ever' among the categories 😆

How to nominate, vote and get involved in the Best of Dayton contest in 2023.

24/05/2024

JWs will surely be missed!

17/05/2024

Time again to get your Funk on with Stan Brooks the man and the Traffic Jam! Friday's 4 to 7pm on the Soul of Dayton!

17/05/2024

Let's Go!

I wanna dance with somebody!! On May 18, Dayton Philharmonic pays homage to the original R&B diva: Whitney Houston. Sing along to “How Will I Know”; hit those high-notes in "I Wanna Dance with Somebody"; and experience "I Will Always Love You” live in concert! Broadway sensation Rashidra Scott leads rock band Windborne and the Philharmonic to celebrate Whitney Houston’s extraordinary career with an evening of her biggest hits.

Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3wyyzGN

14/05/2024

RIP John one of our own! 😔

John Wagner, a local R&B and funk musician and singer, has died. He was 71.

14/05/2024

RIP to a great one! David played with Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Carly Simon, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, and many more! He will be missed!

David Sanborn, the saxophonist, has died at age 78 after a battle with prostate cancer, Rolling Stone confirmed.

10/05/2024

4oclock! Time to get your Mother's Day weekend started with Stan Brooks the man and the Traffic Jam until 7! Jam on! 🎶 🎵 💃 🕺

07/05/2024

Calling Dr. Funkienstein!!!

09/06/2023

Essential Prince!

"Purple Rain," "Kiss," "1999," "When Doves Cry"—everyone has a favorite tune by His Royal Badness, but only one can be crowned as his best track of all time.

25/05/2023

Salute to an absolute legend!

With admirers ranging from Beyoncé to Mick Jagger, Turner was one of the world’s most successful entertainers, known for a core of pop, rock and rhythm and blues favorites.

25/04/2023

Farewell to a great soul!

Singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 96.

08/04/2023

Classics

“You can't outdo STREET SONGS and I didn’t even try. [It] had that special magic that comes with timing and good vibrations and you can't even try to capture that exactly again.” -Rick James

On this day in ‘81, Rick released his iconic album STREET SONGS. The album was GOLD, and Rick knew it, too. Stream it here: https://found.ee/StreetSongsAlbum