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The Northern Soul Podcast

Col Ske
Northern Soul
Motown
The Twisted Wheel
British Northern Soul
Stevie Wonder
Soul Music
Funk
Dusty Springfield
Otis Redding
British Motown Chartbusters
Mod Music
Record Shop
Edwin Starr
The Temptations
Manchester
Smokey Robinson
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Motown Records
Stax Records
Birdcage

Secret Soul comes from the City of Manchester, UK — widely regarded as the birthplace of Northern Soul. Presented by Colin Skehan, a lifelong music enthusiast who worked as a Manchester club DJ throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Colin was a resident DJ at the Soul Cellar Bar at the Birch Hotel in Ashton-under-Lyne, spinning records during the formative years of the Northern Soul movement. Betwe... more

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From the raw emotion of southern soul to the polished grooves of Chicago and Philadelphia ,from gospel roots to northern soul dance floor favourites ......every track in this episode carries a story .

This episode we revisit the spirit of the scene ... more

its personal, and tonight we journey from the raw underground energy of Northern Soul to the rise in the 1970s Britain -told through the eyes of a working DJ

From Local venues like The Birdcage ,to the unforgettable atmosphere of the Soul Cellar ,t... more

Everyone's got their own idea of what soul is ....

some say its the voice ,some say its the groove ...

but tonight its a blend .

and like a good cup of tea ...it needs time to brew

Tonight, we dive deep into authentic Northern Soul from Chicago Detroit and Memphis - the grooves ,the harmonies ,and the heart of 1960s and 70s soul scene .from rare Philly harmonies to Chicago gospel -infused tracks .

discover the stories behind t... more

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Episode: This is Northern Soul ! EP 10

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Colin Skehan
Host of the Northern Soul-focused show and a lifelong Manchester music enthusiast who DJed in the city during the 1970s and early 1980s. Collected records from the era, ran an independent shop (1974–1977), and was a resident DJ at notable venues, anchoring the scene both on the dancefloor and behind the counter.

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This is Northern Soul ! EP 10
Q: Why do you think the Motown thing was so big in the 1960s?
It was the generation of love, where people created lasting relationships, which reflects in the music from that era.
This is Northern Soul ! EP 10
Q: Did you ever meet Marvin Gaye?
Yes, he was a supporting act every time Marvin performed in England or Europe.
UK Northern Soul Legends ... Major Lance (Updated includes Extra Tracks)
Q: What was the first soul record that you ever listened to?
The host recalls discovering soul music in 1966 through a friend's older brother, who played various soulful tracks, particularly highlighting gladys Knight and the Pips' Just Walking My Shoes.

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The show centers on Northern Soul and the Manchester scene, tracing its roots through clubs, DJs, and the culture that built a lasting vinyl-focused community. Episodes explore pivotal venues, legendary DJs, and the networks that sustained the movement— from Twisted Wheel to regional record shops and long-running clubs—while highlighting rare tracks, personal anecdotes, and the social energy that keeps the scene alive today. Listeners gain a curated mix of historical context, musical storytelling, and intimate memories that connect generations of enthusiasts and dancers who keep the spirit of Northern Soul vibrant.

A standout angle is the strong emphasis on place and provenance: the city's spaces, record shops, and micro-histories shape th... more

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