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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 17 features one of LA's finest, special guest DJ CLIFTON aka Clifton Weaver (aka DJ Soft Touch).  Clifton serves up an exclusive master class in psychedelic soundtrack selections...sixty sensational minutes of sixties and seventies psychedelic rock and soul film and TV tracks from Roy Budd, Lalo Schifrin, Peter Cook, Isaac Hayes, Alan Price, George Harrison, Ike & Tina, Serge Gainsbourg, a rarity from PBS's classic children's show "The Electric Company," and more!

One of the most sought-after selectors in California nightlife Clifton’s deep roots in Los Angeles’ soul community and superb taste in everything from funk to Bollywood, Afrobeat to ‘60s go-go and Britpop, have landed him gigs opening for Daptone Records legends such as Charles Bradley at The Getty, and setting the scene for Mayer Hawthorne, Adrian Younge, and Stones Throw’s Peanut Butter Wolf.

As a member of Love Grenades, Clifton opened for Janelle Monae and another one of his bands, The Mercury Wheel, was backed by Nolan Porter.  His most recent music project, The Violent Mindfield, released their new LP on the French label Disques Rogue.

Catch Clifton at any of his regular DJ gigs around Los Angeles, Tuesdays at The Edmon in Hollywood, Saturdays at The Fable in Eagle Rock, and the monthly Soul Shakedown at Zebulon.

For more info about Clifton, go to www.cliftonweaver.com and follow him @clifton1775 on Instagram.

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RIP to Anna Mae Bullock otherwise known as Tina Tuner who was one of the greatest rock stars to ever perform.  She sold millions of records while selling out thousands of concerts thanks to her powerful voice and legendary musical instincts.  She also performed in just a few select movies including  Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome yet left a memorable impression each time! Tina passed away at the age of 83 after living an extraordinary life and her legacy will live on....

We kick off Black History Month with a stirring musical biopic that came out thirty years ago AND an even more probing recent documentary on the same subject.  That subject would of course be the legendary pop singer Tina Turner who is not only among the highest selling recording artists of all time but has also lead quite the extraordinary life.  The early part of her career was linked with her ex-husband Ike Turner who while also a talented musician in his own right, also became famous albeit for much darker reasons....mainly his abusive relationship with Tina.  

The documentary (directed by Daniel Lindsay and TJ Martin) aired on HBO two years ago and was mainly based upon Tina's autobiography along with the broadway musical "I Tina" which inspired it.  Angela Bassett stars as Tina Turner in the narrative feature (directed by Brian Gibson) in a role which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress - Lawrence Fishburne plays Ike Turner, also in a role which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.  Both films delve into the life of the gifted artist who delivered such memorable pop hits as "Simply The Best" and "We Don't Need Another Hero." 

Host: Geoff Gershon
 
Editors: Geoff and Ella Gershon

Producer: Marlene Gershon

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