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Soul! EP 48 (406)
Poetess Wanda Robinson recites "Black-Oriented Love Poem," an original poem about a man beating, raping his woman; "Unhappy with himself, he beats her"; flute plays softly in BG. Soul jazz poetry.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform unidentified Afropop jazz song.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform "Mamani." Afropop jazz ballad fusion song. Three part harmony verses.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform "Dyambo." Funky, soulful Afropop jazz song with three part harmony singing, hot horn lines. Hugh Masekela solos on trumpet. Jonas Gwangwa solos on trombone.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Ellis Haizlip introduces Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa. Hugh Masekela introduces Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds. Ellis Haizlip interviews Hugh Masekela. Mr. Masekela discusses the history of the band, then talks about the styles of music & culture in South Africa & the United States.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Ellis Haizlip continues to interview Hugh Masekela. Mr. Masekela says he's unsure if he & the Union of Soiuth Africa will return to South Africa b/c they are more or less enemies of the S.A. government due largely to their vocal displeasure w/ the policies of the S.A. government; also says that American performers & celebrities touring S.A. are being duped. Mr. Masekela says soul music is very popular in South Africa. Mr. Masekela says that the Union of South Africa will retain its current lineup upon moving to Africa, but will augment by adding more members. Ellis Haizlip thanks Hugh Masekela.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Sideview TLS studio audience comprises mostly of blacks applauding. Diss to cover of 1970 self-titled album by Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa. Cut to Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) performing a super-fast version of the soul jazz instrumental hit "Grazing in the Grass." Funky jazz instrumental. Cutaways of audience members including several children tapping knees in rhythm. Caiphus Semenya solos on tenor saxophone. Jonas Gwangwa solos on trombone.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa continue to perform a super-fast version of the hit soul jazz instrumental "Grazing in the Grass." funky jazz instrumental. Lanny Hartley solos on electric organ. All drop out, allowing Hugh Masekela to deliver blistering solo on trumpet.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform "New Orleans." Contemporary jazz. Hugh Masekela dedicates the song to Louis Armstrong. Nice three-part harmony.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) perform unidentified contemporary jazz song. Caiphus Semenya solos on tenor saxophone. Hugh Masekela solos on trumpet.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa (Kent Brinkley, guitar; Al Foster, drums; Lanny Hartley, piano; Jonas Gwangwa, trombone; Hugh Masekela, trumpet; Caiphus Semenya, reeds) continue to perform unidentified contemporary jazz song. Jonas Gwangwa solos on trombone. Lanny Hartley solos on electric organ.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Cover of "Black Ivory" LP by Wanda Robinson. Diss to Wanda Robinson reciting love poetry over smooth soul music; title of poem is "Final Hour." Soul jazz poetry.
Soul! EP 48 (406)
Wanda Robinson recites love poetry over soul ballad instrumental. Title of poem is "The Trouble With Dreams." Soul jazz poetry. At outset, audio of Ellis Haizlip thanking guests, closing show.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Jerry Butler performs the Burt Bacharach hit "Make It Easy On Yourself." Deep soul ballad. Mr. Butler sports a goatee & sideburns. Peaches (Mattie Butler, Brenda Lee Eager, Carol Johnson, Deidra Tig) sing back-up. Backing band consists of Sonny Burke, organ; Ira Gates, drums; Wayne Douglas, bass; Robert Bowles, guitar.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Funky "Soul!" opening sequence w/ audio of King Curtis & Kingpins performing "Soul!" theme.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager perform the 1971 soul hit "If It's Real What I Feel," a song penned by Chuck Jackson, the younger brother of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Backing band consists of Sonny Burke, organ; Ira Gates, drums; Wayne Douglas, bass; Robert Bowles, guitar.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Ellis Haizlip thanks Iceman Butler, introduces program, all-girl group Peaches.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Peaches (Brenda Lee Eager, Mattie Butler, Carol Johnson, Diedra Tig) perform a soul cover of the late 1960s hit "Love The One You're With."
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Ellis Haizlip interviews Jerry Butler. Mr. Butler discusses his musical family, including Billy Butler & Mattie Butler; Peaches; the Iceman's Band; living in Chicago; the purpose & efforts of the Institute of Black American Music. Mr. Butler says the roots of black music is gospel, while Mr. Haizlip says rhythm & blues is the floor.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Ellis Haizlip continues to interview Jerry Butler. Jerry Butler says that when Louis Armstrong died, black radio stations began playing his music in tribute when they had never played his songs before. Mr. Butler says he is working w/ Music Workshop, a songwriter's education service in Chicago. Mr. Haizlip says he likes Mr. Butler's goatee, thanks him for coming onto the show.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
DO NOT USE Photos Ellis Haizlip talks about Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Details of B&W stills of MLK over audio of MLK speech ("Keep Moving From This Mountain" speech at Spelman College, April 10, 1960): "Langston Hughes had a mother who taught some words to her son. 'Well, son, I'll tell you, life for me ain't been no crystal stare. It's had tacks in it, boards torn up, places w/ no carpet, bare. But all the time I've been climbing on & reaching landings & tunring corners & sometimes going into the dark where there ain't been no light. So, boy, don't you stop now. I still climbing & life for me ain't been no crystal stair but we must keep moving. If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl. But by all means, keep moving."
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Jerry Butler & Peaches (Mattie Butler, Brenda Lee Eager, Carol Johnson, Diedra Tig) perform "Walk Easy."
Soul! EP 57 (415)
"Soul!" Assistant Producer Anna Horsford reads poetry: "As I Grew Older" by Langston Hughes & "Speak the Truth to the People" by Maury Evans.
Soul! EP 57 (415)
Ellis Haizlip speaks about (black) nation building: "There are black brothers & sisters who are into building, and this is what we should be about. For we black people are the major victims of the disorder & chaos out there. We are the ones who pay for the inefficiencies of this social order, so we have to get it together. When we look at our past we see that when black people are not victims of a culture that makes it difficult or impossible to explore our intellectual capabilities, and when our children are not living in a society where they are virtually programmed to become non-achievers, our attainments are as outstanding as they are in the areas that the frightened people don't block us from." B&W still of Dr. Charles Drew, founder of the blood bank. B&W still of Dr. Daniel Williams, who performed the first open heart surgery.