Soul Mania

Soul Mania — Presented by Mark YatesMotown, Northern Soul, Philly, 70s grooves, 80s classics, disco, and modern soul. If it’s got soul, we’re playing it. I’m Mark Yates, and this is Soul Mania — celebrating every corner of the soul spectrum. The old favourites, the rare gems, and the tracks that still hit hard today. Tune in, turn up the volume, and feel the vibe. This is Soul Mania.

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Episodes 16

Soul Mania - Decades of Soul (19 Aug 2026)
11d ago · 2:00:16
Mark Yates celebrates soul music across decades, featuring Prince’s 1979 hit *I Want to Be Your Lover*, Little Simz’s modern rap *Woman*, and Billy Stewart’s 1966 iconic cover of *Summertime*, alongside tracks by Earth, Wind & Fire, Patrice Rushton, and Angie Stone.
Soul Mania - Funk Jazz Mix (12 Aug 2026)
18d ago · 2:00:16
This week’s *Soul Mania Show* features a 1966 Chess Records classic, Billy Stewart’s *Summertime*, alongside tracks from Miles Davis, Prince, Bill Withers, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The episode also compares modern rap from October London to Big Daddy Kane’s 1989 *Smooth Operator*, while highlighting Patrice Rushton, Millie Jackson, and Angie Stone. The show spans soul, funk, and jazz from the 1960s to present day.
Soul Mania (5 Aug 2026)
25d ago · 2:00:14
Mark Yates hosts this week’s Soul Mania Show, featuring soul classics from the 70s and 80s, including Brenda Holloway’s 1967 Motown hit *Unless You Make Me So Happy*, Archie Bell and the Drills’ *Where Will You Go*, and Minnie Ripperton’s *Perfect Angel*. The show also highlights Philip Bailey’s cover of *Children of the Ghetto* and a 1980s disco track by Jeanette Lady Day, *Come Let Me Love You*, alongside newer soul tracks like Jared Lawson’s *Music in Its Magical Way*.
Soul Mania - Celebrating Soul Music (29 Jul 2026)
1mo ago · 2:00:10
Mark Yates celebrates soul music with tracks from Ashford & Simpson, Barbra Streisand, John Legend, and Michael Jackson, alongside covers by Lucas Seto, Lynn Collins, and Quincy Jones ft. Chaka Khan. The show features a 1960s deep dive with Marlena Shaw’s *California Soul* and a Northern Soul spotlight on Deborah Anderson’s *Funny How We Changed Places*.
Soul Mania - Classic Soul Tracks (15 Jul 2026)
1mo ago · 2:00:55
Mark Yates plays classic soul tracks including Gladys Knight & The Pips, Linda Clifford, Robert Palmer, and Terry Wells, with a focus on 1960s and 1980s soul, plus a live Terry Callier track and a cover of Marvin Gaye’s "His Madness" by Joyce Elaine Ewell.
Soul Mania - Summer Vibes (8 Jul 2026)
1mo ago · 2:00:59
Mark Yates celebrates summer soul vibes on *The Soul Mania Show*, featuring tracks from Jean Kahn, Archie Bell & The Drells, Donna McGee, and new releases by Shaka Khan and Beyoncé. The show includes tributes to 1960s soul with The Winstons’ *Color Him Father* and highlights classics like Prince’s *Sign o’ the Times* and Earth, Wind & Fire’s *I’ve Had Enough*. A special dedication to a listener’s friend, plus deep cuts from Bob James and Gloria Gaynor, round out the eclectic mix.
Soul Mania - Summer Soul Vibes (8 Jul 2026)
1mo ago · 2:00:59
Mark Yates celebrates summer soul vibes on this week’s show, featuring new releases from Shaka Khan (with Snoop Dogg) and Beyoncé, alongside classic tracks from Archie Bell and the Drills, Donovan McGee, and a 1969 tribute to the Winstons. The episode also highlights deep cuts from Tommy Tate, Vesta Williams, and Bob James, blending Motown, jazz-funk, and modern R&B.
Soul Mania - Eclectic Soul Mix (1 Jul 2026)
2mo ago · 2:00:58
Mark Yates hosts this week’s Soul Mania show on Southend City Radio, featuring an eclectic mix of soul, funk, and jazz spanning 1960s classics to contemporary tracks, including Stevie Wonder’s *Golden Lady*, The Valentine Brothers’ *This Kind of Love* (a tribute to Evelyn Champagne King’s 66th birthday), and lesser-known gems like Bloodstone’s *My Kind of Woman* and Colonel Abrams’ *Leave the Message Behind the Door*. The show also highlights tracks from artists like Bobby Womack, Jermaine Jackson, and Lucas Seto, blending deep cuts with crowd-pleasing hits.
Soul Mania (24 Jun 2026)
2mo ago · 2:00:53
Mark Yates plays classic soul tracks from the 70s and 80s, including Phyllis Hyman’s *When I Give My Love*, Teddy Pendergrass’s *Don’t Think Eyes Don’t Cry No More*, and Stevie Wonder’s *I Wish*, alongside deep cuts like The Spinners’ *I’ll Be Around* (DJS rework) and Kashif’s *Help Me Girl*.
Soul Mania - World Cup Vibes (17 Jun 2026)
2mo ago · 2:00:59
Mark Yates hosts a soulful two-hour show featuring tracks from Alicia Keys, William Devone, and Stephanie Mills in the first hour, then shifts to upbeat grooves including Michael Jackson and Nina Simone ahead of England’s World Cup match against Croatia. The episode includes deep cuts like Rufus and Chaka Khan’s "Do You Love What You Feel" and Chris Baxter’s re-edit of Love Unlimited’s "Move Me, No Mountain," alongside a 2024 track by La Ville. Father’s Day is acknowledged with Randy Colford’s cover of George Benson’s "Give Me the Night," and the show closes with Dayton’s "Sound of Music."
Soul Mania - Music Tributes (10 Jun 2026)
2mo ago · 2:01:12
Mark Yates hosts The Soul Mania Show, paying tribute to recently passed soul music stars Peebo Bryson, Dexter Wansell, and Foster Silvers, and playing tracks from these artists alongside other soul, funk, and jazz classics. The show features music from Whitney Houston, Willie Hutch, and The Gap Band, as well as jazz and funk tracks from artists like Donald Byrd and Brenda Boykin. The two-hour show wraps up with a final track from Phyllis Hyman, and Mark invites listeners to tune in again next week.
Soul Mania - Legends Celebration (3 Jun 2026)
2mo ago · 2:00:58
Mark Yates celebrates soul legends Tina Marie, Aretha Franklin, and Curtis Mayfield while playing tracks from married duos Wormack & Wormack, MF Robots, Kingdred & the Family Soul, and Ashford & Simpson, alongside classic soul from Leon Ware, George Benson, Teddy Pendergrass, and Bobby Caldwell.
Soul Mania - Summer Holiday Soul (27 May 2026)
3mo ago · 2:00:59
Mark Yates hosts this week’s Soul Mania Show on South End City Radio, playing classic soul, funk, and jazz tracks from the 70s and 80s, including Odyssey’s *Don’t Tell Me, Tell Her*, Bobby Womack’s *Across 110th Street*, and Commodores’ *Girl, I Think the World of You*, while sharing a travel anecdote about Skiathos and recommending summer holiday vibes.
Soul Mania - Classic Soul Mix (20 May 2026)
3mo ago · 2:00:39
Mark Yates plays a mix of classic and modern soul tracks, including George Benson, Michael Jackson, Kirk Franklin, and Frankie Beverly, while taking shoutouts and requests from listeners. The show features jazz-funk from Donald Byrd, disco from Billy Ocean and the O'Jays, and gospel from Kirk Franklin. The episode concludes with a tribute to Essex soul artists like Sissy Houston and Terry Walker.
Soul Mania - Music Journey (6 May 2026)
3mo ago · 2:01:09
Mark Yates launches *Soul Mania* with a two-hour soul music journey spanning seven decades, opening with Teddy Pennebaker’s 1983 track and featuring deep cuts like Benny King’s 1975 classic *Supernatural Thing* and Leon Ware’s 1981 *Rockin’ You Eternally*. The show mixes timeless hits with rare grooves, including a 1967 Robert Parker track and a 2023 MF Robots cut, while celebrating Michael Jackson and Luther Vandross. Closing with the O’Jays’ *An Extraordinary Girl*, Yates signs off with a promise to return next week.
Soul Mania - Mellow Soul Hour (13 May 2025)
1y ago · 1:17:27
Mark Yates plays a mellow first hour featuring tracks from Alexander O’Neill, Baby White, Jermaine Jackson and others, including a dedication to James in Basildon with Alexander O’Neill’s *What Is This Thing Called Love*. The second hour shifts to upbeat funk and Latin jazz, with songs by MF Robots, Jermaine Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and a funky set including Lisa Stansfield’s *All Around the World*. The show closes with a smooth soul finale from Phyllis Hyman and a shout-out to listeners via Southend City Radio’s Facebook page.