Soul Music

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Landslide by Fleetwood Mac

September 12, 2026

Landslide was written by Stevie Nicks in 1973, on the cusp of huge change in her life. Penned while she was depressed and struggling financially in the snow-covered mountains of Aspen, Colorado, the song captured a moment of uncertainty and reflection.Soon after the song was written, Stevie and her partner and bandmate Lindsey Buckingham joined the band Fleetwood Mac and became superstars. But the pair would go on to experience a turbulent relationship breakdown while remaining in the same ba...

Wild Mountain Thyme

September 07, 2026

"Oh the Summer time is coming. And the trees are sweetly blooming" Wild Mountain Thyme also known as Will Ye Go Lassie Go? is a much loved song around the world with its rousing chorus "And we'll all go together". It was featured recently on the soundtrack to the Oscar winning film "Sinners" introducing it to a whole new audience. This programme explores the origin and lasting popularity of the song. Belfast singer and piper Francis McPeake IV recounts the story of his great-grandfather Fran...

Sweet Caroline

August 22, 2026

Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline was released in 1969, but it wasn't until the 1990s that it became a theme song for the Boston Red Sox, spreading to other other countries and sports, including the England football team. Danielle Capalbo is a Red Sox fan who explains where it began, and Lionesses fans Donna and Liz take up the story.Meanwhile in Essex, dance teacher Meryl Kiddier has found the perfect song to help Parkinson's patients with movement and mood. Cathy Hill describes how Sweet Caroli...

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How do I get in touch with Soul Music?

Soul Music is hosted by John Cavanagh. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Soul Music?

The publicly listed email for Soul Music: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Soul Music have?

Podseeker estimates Soul Music reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Soul Music?

Soul Music typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Musicians, singers, songwriters, music writers, authors, music historians, researchers, cultural figures, and people with a distinctive first-hand connection to the featured song. Common among recent guests: Notable recordings or performances; Published books or music criticism; Recognized expertise in music, psychology, or cultural history. Recent guests include Zoe Howe, Fiona Kennedy, and Charlie Gorman.

How hard is it to get booked on Soul Music?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Soul Music cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Music History, Popular Music, Songwriting, and Music Psychology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.