DJ Pi takes Soul Station π deep into the funk mines for a two-part groove fest covering 1971 to 1978—from obscure bangers to undeniable classics.

We kick off with The Bar-Kays’ lost track from Black Rock, slide through Baby Huey, The Jade, and The Soul Searchers, and close with Maceo Parker’s A Funky Tale to Tell. The second set heats up with Fatback Band, The Meters’ Hey Pocky Way, Isley Brothers, Graham Central Station, Slave, and Chuck Brown’s Bustin’ Loose, a track that lit up D.C. and helped birth go-go.

Personal memories, killer grooves, and pure funk history.

As DJ Pi says: Wholesome Radio always gets you to the right height.

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Soul Station π: Out Agressive Funk

This one’s not for the faint of funk. DJ π tears into Out Aggressive Funk—a twisted, high-voltage journey through raw groove and sharp edges. Pee Wee Ellis sets it off, the Contortions go full punk-funk, and the Bush Tetras stomp the scene sideways.

From Ian Dury to Defunkt, Tackhead to Cameo, we go deep into the dirty side of the dancefloor—where jazz players blow hard and punk kids punch through the beat. It’s sweaty, it’s snarling, it’s alive.

Soul Station π. Only on Wholesome Radio.

We’ll get you to the right height.

Soul Station π: Early 70's St. Louis BAG

Today we enter the orbit of BAG—the Black Artists Group, born in late-60s St. Louis and riding the edge of jazz into the early 70s. Like Chicago’s AACM, they believed in freedom, community, and sound that stretched far beyond the grid.

This show is all about that space: Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, Luther Thomas, Stoneface Richard Martin, and the Human Arts Ensemble. Two tracks in Set One, just one in Set Two—but these are journeys, not singles.

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Soul Station π: Jazzy Out Funk

DJ π’s Jazzy Out Funk show on WholesomeRadio’sSoul Station π takes you on an exhilarating journey through the early 1970s. This hour of groovy, avant-garde, and funky music features Miles Davis’ electric masterpiece Right Off King Crimson’s jazz-infused Groon* and the high-energy Funky Donkey by the Luther Thomas Human Arts Ensemble. With every track, DJ π celebrates the bold and adventurous spirit of Jazzy Out Funk. Tune in now on WholesomeRadio and get to the right height!

Soul Station π: Psych 68 De-Luxe! 9

DJ π’s final Psych 68 show on WholesomeRadio’s Soul Station is a deluxe journey through 1968’s trippiest sounds. This hour-and-a-half adventure includes rare tracks from Spirit, The Chocolate Watchband, MC5, The Monkees, and more, culminating in two unforgettable sets. With an eclectic mix of original songs and deep cuts, DJ π concludes his Psych 68 series in style. Don’t miss this last deep dive into a pivotal year for psychedelic rock, only on WholesomeRadio.

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Soul Station π: Psychedelic Soul 1

I am so excited to start a new series exploring psychedelic soul. I go in time-order so this first show starts in 1967. Join me, DJ π on WholesomeRadio’s Soul Station for the launch of Psychedelic Soul, a new series tracing the fusion of soul and psychedelia. This first show takes us back to 1967 and features The Chambers Brothers, Pacific Gas & Electric, The Soul Survivors, Sly & The Family Stone, Isaac Hayes, and more. DJ π delivers backstories and rare finds in an exploration of this mind-expanding genre, showcasing the incredible depth and range of Psychedelic Soul. Tune in for this unforgettable first chapter! Be prepared!

Soul Station π: Double Plays 3

DJ π’s Double Play Show 3 on WholesomeRadio’s Soul Station brings you double—and even triple—plays of your favorite tracks. This show includes originals and covers from legends like Bobby Vee, The Contours, and Petula Clark, alongside gems from Lee Dorsey, ? & The Mysterians, and The Isley Brothers. DJ π’s playlist is a thrilling journey through ‘60s and ‘70s classics, with some covers more famous than the originals. Don’t miss this unique take on the double play concept, only on WholesomeRadio. Be prepared to be wowed and surprised.

Soul Station π: Fantastic Female Soul Singers

A great exhibition of soul covering 1964 to 1974 featuring fantastic female singers. Most are sadly unknown. So now you know. Listen up and be prepared for swingers and moving soul ballads.

Soul Station π: UK Mod Psych '68 2

This second excursion into British Mod Psych features many tracks that were not released in the US so much might not be familiar even to devotees. There is also much organ here especially in the second set. Join me for a divers take on this scene.

Soul Station π: Psych ‘68 8

Deeper and deeper int the realm of Psych '68

Soul Station π: Psych ‘68 7

Another exploration into psych of 1968. This one is notable for the inclusion of some very early psychedelic soul. So do dig in

Soul Station π: Psych ‘68 6

Further into the psych of 1968, wild noisy guitars, cheeky harmonies and for my mushrooms some of the best live Grateful Dead on record.

Soul Station π: UK Mod Psych '68 1

My Psych '68 shows were all American, so now, I am starting Mod Psych that is all UK. Done ready for some very different slices of psych from 1968!

Soul Station π: Psych ‘68 5

This is the fifth excursion into American Psych sounds of 1968. It features several things by bands from the northern midwest as well as “classic” Cali music. So brace yourself for some soaring and percolating psyche sounds from 1968.

Soul Station π: Nigeria & Benin 1976-80

Today's show features afrobeat by the famous Tony Allen with Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and several afrobeat like performances by artists and groups from Benin, which is just to the west of Nigeria, where Allen and Fela were from. Feel free to dance and wish to be liberated.

Soul Station π: Surf & Pre-Surf

In 1967 Jimi Hendrix said may you never hear Surf Music again. Well, we're going to contravene that today, not only hearing really early surf music but, we're going to do an investigation into its influences Surf and pre-Surf! I can hear the waves now..

Soul Station π: 3 Sides of… Before The Beatles

As I say during the show, this one explores three pre-Beatles hit makers still making music after so many UK artists sweep the charts here. This music from the Everly Brothers, Del Shannon and Brian Hyland has some similarities and contrasts as well. And never mind when I say the Hyland record is from 1965 because it came out in 1966. Of these three the Hyland track, The Joker Went Wild claimed the biggest hit at #20; he did not crack the top twenty again until 1970.

Soul Station π: Psych '68! 4

Continuing Psyche '68 this show fetures four long jams from two groups. There is also one B-side to give you the amount of music (54 minutes at least!) I live by. So relax and prepare to jam and groove!

Soul Station π: Psych '68! 3

More great and mostly not well known psyche from 1968! Do you know where your head band is?

Soul Station π: Double Plays 1

Ever heard in radio lingo of a double play? Tune into my latest show to find out! Great tunes, most of them soul though there is joyful blues and r&b, too! As always on the Soul Station with DJ π.

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An Irreverent Fanzine.
Est. 1984