 This week on The Purple Room, we took a deep dive into the world of jazz-influenced soul—where tradition, innovation, and culture come together to create something truly unique. We explored the bold sounds of jazz and the soulful rhythms that tap into the emotional depth and power of the human experience. From the smooth, heartfelt grooves of the American scene to the rich influences from Africa and the Caribbean, Black classical music has long been a powerful vehicle for creative expression and cultural storytelling. This week's playlistThe Crusaders (f/k/a The Jazz Crusaders)
Streetlife The Whatnauts World Dominique Fils-Aime Give Me A Reason Mulatu Astatke Mascaram Setaba 9th Wonder FonkyLala!!! Sun Ra Where Pathways Meet Gil Scott-Heron The Bottle Roy Brooks The Free Slave Ego Ella May Table for One ---- The Purple Room Curated by @ShantuDiggs Saturdays @ 2 pm MT FM 88.5 (yeg) | @cjsr_fm | CJSR.com (stream)  This week in The Purple Room we paid a special tribute honouring Quincy Jones, who passed away on November 3, 2024, at 91. Quincy’s journey began as a young trumpet player, touring with jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton. That early experience laid the foundation for his career as one of the most versatile producers in history. He broke new ground in both music and film, opening doors for Black composers in Hollywood by bringing our stories to the screen with heart and respect. He transformed talent into legend, collaborating with artists like Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Tevin Campbell, George Benson, Bill Cosby, Ray Charles, Richard Pryor, Will Smith, Aretha Franklin, and the entire We Are the World roster. His unique blend of jazz, R&B, funk, and pop created sounds that spoke universally while staying true to their roots. Quincy Jones didn’t just make music—he influenced culture. This week's playlistSummer in the City, 1973
Smackwater Jack, 1971 Body Heat, 1974 One Track Mind, 1974 A Taste of Honey, 1963 Cast Your Fate to the Wind, 1963 Hickey-Burr, 1969 Starry Night, 2000 Candy Man, 1971 Boogie Joe, the Grinder, 1974 Talking Drums, 1972 Rack ‘Em Up, 1964 Theme from “The Anderson Tapes”, 1971 The Streetbeater (theme from Sanford & Son), 1973 Ironside f/ Talib Kweli, 2010 The Purple Room Curated by @ShantuDiggs Saturdays @ 2 pm MT FM 88.5 (yeg) | @cjsr_fm | CJSR.com (stream) |
The Purple RoomThe Purple Room is an NCRA award-winning radio show that plays music by Black musicians from across the African diaspora—all genres, all eras. It airs every Saturday at 2pm MT, and replays on Sundays at 11am on CJSR FM 88.5. Archives
March 2025
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