Great Lives
Jazzie B on James Brown
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:27:50
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Synopsis
Matthew Parris invites his guests to nominate the person whom they feel is a great life. In this programme, music entrepreneur and DJ Jazzie B of Soul II Soul chooses American singer and musician, James Brown, 'the Godfather of Funk'. Jazzie B, who was awarded a CBE for services to black British music, spent time with James Brown towards the end of his life and says he became 'like a big brother' to him. Here, together with music journalist Charles Shaar Murray, they talk to Matthew about why they believe 'Mr Brown' is a Great Life. Producer: Maggie Ayre.