Core News

“Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show […]

“Craig’s guest this week is one of the hottest UK funk & soul producers and DJs right now. Rory Hoy will be swinging by the studio to drop off a copy of his new book ‘The Little Big Beat’. The Little Big Beat documents the rise, the fall and potential resurrection of the late 1990’s […]

“Craig’s guest tonight is Raphael Saadiq from Tony! Toni Tone and Lucy Pearl. He’ll be calling in to talk about his shows in the UK and to pick this week’s 30 minute Trunk of Funk.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in […]

“This year Trojan celebrates its 50th birthday. The label has continually led the way in presenting the very best in Jamaican music to millions of fans around the world. In tonight’s 30 minute Trojan Records Trunk of Funk, we’ll be playing music from Ken Boothe, John Holt, Toots & The Maytals…” Check out other Craig […]

“Tonight’s show is a celebration of Aretha Franklin’s music, career and legacy. Craig Charles says: “She wasn’t just the Queen of Soul, she was the Queen of Gospel and the Queen of my heart.”” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the […]

“Providing this week’s Trunk of Funk is a one of the UK’s finest re-mixers, Daytoner. Daytoner started off as a solo DJ /Producer based near Penzance, making edits and originals for funk, soul, latin and swing DJs from the (dis)comfort of his Cornish shed. But since 2015, Daytoner have formed into a full 6 piece […]

“Tonight’s guests are Bristol’s finest DJ team, The Allergies. They’ll be talking us through their new album Steal The Show and putting down a 30 minute Trunk of Funk.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Craig Charles Funk & […]

“Pack your bags and don’t forget your shades, as tonight we’re giving you a 30 minute ‘Beach Vibes’ Trunk of Funk. Joseph Malik is back with a new single ‘Take A Left’ , but what will you make of it in The One Word Review? Talcum Time will satisfy all your Northern Soul needs. The […]

“Craig’s packed his Psychedelic Trunk of Funk. So expect songs from Baby Huey, Brian Auger, Diana Ross and James Taylor. The spinage au Trois is your chance to dig into your own record collection and share it with the nation. There’ll be a selection of Northern Soul shimmy shakers in Talcum Time.” Check out other […]

“Get Down Tonight! Craig’s guest is music guru, band leader, composer and producer Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) who’s back with a new album Jack of All Trades. A Funk and Soul Show BBC Radio 6 Music cool cat favourite. Mr. Afro will then take to the decks to produce this week’s 30 minute […]

“With a heatwave on the way Craig dips into his ‘Summer’ Trunk of Funk. Plus, there’ll be Talcum Time for your Northern Soul Kitchen.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show 2018-06-23 ‘Summer’ Trunk […]

“In honour of ‘Hear Her’ day, tonight’s Trunk of Funk features the very best of female soul singers; from gospel vocalist Mahalia Jackson to singer-songwriter and civil activist Nina Simone.” Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show 2018-06-09 Soul Queens Trunk of Funk [Uploaded.net download] Tracklist: See DJ Tracklists. Follow Core News on Facebook, Google+ and […]

“Mr Good Times himself, DJ Norman Jay MBE, sits in for Craig Charles today. Norman Jay has been one of the UK’s leading pioneers of acid jazz, house and rare groove before rave was even a twinkle in a warehouse’s eye.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the […]

“Craig welcomes laid-back London funksters MF Robots (AKA Music for Robots) to the Megacity Studios to chat about their latest album and upcoming tour. Ex-Brand New Heavies drummer Jan Kincaid chats about his move from one band of crazy cats to another… plus frontwoman Dawn Joseph – touring musician for none other than Phil Collins, […]

“Craig bringing you three whole hours of groovy dance floor shimmy-shakers. Fancy being on the 6 Music airwaves? You get to pick your three favourite tunes and you could get the chance to chat to Craig and hear your choices on the radio in Spinnage a Trois. Plus there’ll be half an hour of back-to-back […]