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Downtown Soulville with Mr. Fine Wine | WFMU

Mr. Fine Wine and WFMU
Soul Music
WFMU
New Orleans
Soul 45s
Detroit
Motown
Mardi Gras
Music
New Orleans Soul
Northern Soul
Betty Harris
Gospel Music
Joseph Maryland
Halloween
Alan Toussaint
WFMU Record Fair
New Jersey
Diamond Joe
Pat Lewis
Earl King

One hour; 23 or 24 soul 45s.

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Latest Episodes

Chuck Edwards - "Downtown Soulville" - 45

Music behind DJ:

The Playboys - "Switch Blade" - 45

The Showmen - "Our Love Will Grow" - 45

The Bobbettes - "Happy Go Lucky, Me" - 45

Tommy Bush - "I Don't Like It" - 45

Leontine Dupree - "Waiting for M... more

Detroit Emeralds - "Show Time" - (single) [0:00:00]

Shirley Ellis - "Soul Time" - (single) [0:03:13]

Bob & Earl - "Dancin' Everywhere" - (single) [0:05:52]

George Torrence & the Naturals - "(Mama Come Quick, and Bring Your) Lickin' Stick" - (singl... more

Chuck Edwards - "Downtown Soulville" - 45

Music behind DJ:

Frank & the Tel Stars - "Concerto in the Stars" - 45

Billy the Kid Emerson - "Every Woman I Know" - 45

Jeanette Nellis - "Let's Get Together" - 45

Lil Gray - "Are You Fooling" - 45

Bobb... more

Chuck Edwards - "Downtown Soulville" - 45

Music behind DJ:

Zu Zu Blues Band - "Side Show" - 45

Garlon Davis - "Don't Worry About Dancing for Me" - 45

Carl Underwood - "Ain't You Lying" - 45

Senator Jones - "Do You Love Me" - 45

Chuck Cornish - ... more

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Nate the K
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Episode: I feel the soul from Sep 27, 2024
Tom Dash
Visitor from New York City attending Gonerfest
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Hosts

Mr. Fine Wine
Host of Downtown Soulville; guiding the show with deep vinyl knowledge, storytelling, and pledge appeals.
Becky
Fills in for Mr. Fine Wine; warm, conversational host with a community-focused, hand-picked set of Detroit-leaning soul tracks.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Thank you Mr. Fine Wine

    Without this, my family would have to argue about what to listen to in the car. This show is ALWAYS excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuckiesparkles
    United States7 months ago
  • UK Expat from NJ

    Brought Mr Fine Wine with me to England , couldn’t live without this show…Thanks, WFMU

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wdhinbvfbnlo,hf. gr
    United States2 years ago
  • The best podcast I have ever found. And soul is not even my favorite genre.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    wmute
    2 years ago
  • The best soul show ever!

    Fantastic show, quite unknown soul music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maguado00
    Spain4 years ago
  • Amazing and relaxing show

    I've been listening to this show for well over 106! Highly recommended Mr. Fine Wine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joaoreina
    France5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for deep soul cuts and rare finds.
The host's passion and knowledge come through in every episode.
The community feel and radio charm are repeatedly highlighted by fans.

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#197
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Marathon week 2 from Mar 14, 2025
Q: Have you ever DJed in Belgium?
Yes, and although they enjoy my music, sometimes they had to speed up my records because they felt I was playing too slow.
Marathon week 2 from Mar 14, 2025
Q: What is popcorn music?
Popcorn music refers to a sub-genre of soul, characterized by slower beats and a mid-tempo sound, often associated with dancing.

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A curated hour of soul 45s spotlighting deep cuts, rare pressings, and storytelling around records, artists, and the culture that surrounds them. Episodes blend track-by-track narration, background on labels and scenes (Detroit, New Orleans, Harlem, Motown), and community radio banter, often punctuated by fundraising and audience interaction. A standout is the host's encyclopedic knowledge of obscure gems and history, paired with warm, personable hosting and a strong fan community that keeps returning for both the music and the radio-nerd camaraderie.

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Downtown Soulville with Mr. Fine Wine launched 19 years ago and published 105 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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