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The Northern Soul Podcast

Col Ske

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127 episodes

Rare And Real : Originals only
31/03/2026 | 34 mins.
Tonights episode takes you back to a time before the internet ,before playlists ,before instant access

when music travelled by word of mouth and every record tells a story .
This isn't about big hits or the obvious choices .
its about the records that were passed hand to hand ....
featuring underplayed tracks and the overlooked side of soul.
From Rare Grooves to Dance floor Gold
28/03/2026 | 36 mins.
From hard- to- find gems to timeless underground classics ,tonights episode is packed with with the records collectors chase and DJs treasure .
we explore the films that captured the spirit of the scene ,including Northern soul and Soulboy -stories that bringing to life the all-nighters ,the friendships and music.
so whether you're a lifelong soulie or discovering the scene, this one is packed ,powerful and authentic
It's Love : A Northern Soul Journey
25/03/2026 | 29 mins.
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 itself -its unique atmosphere and the theme is love..........
From Soul cellars
23/03/2026 | 33 mins.
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 ,this is about music ,movement and a moment that defined a generation .
Discover how rare 60s soul records sat alongside chart hits due to the influence of the soul train tv programme
and the personal story of one special place where music meant everything .
The Northern Blend
17/03/2026 | 42 mins.
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

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About The Northern Soul Podcast

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. Between 1973 -1983 he worked behind the decks, and from 1974 to 1977 he also ran his own independent record shop, placing him at the heart of the scene both on the dancefloor ,and behind the counter.

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