The Mod Soul Years Pt 1

Before the all-nighters, before Wigan Casino, and before Northern Soul became a movement, there was the Mod scene. In this episode of This Is Northern Soul, we travel back to the late 1950s and 1960s to explore the music, fashion and culture that laid the foundations for Northern Soul. From the sharp-suited Modernists and the Modettes of Swinging London to the dance floors of the Scene Club and the Twisted Wheel, we'll follow the journey from modern jazz and American rhythm and blues through Jamaican Blue Beat and ska, to the arrival of Motown, Stax and Atlantic soul. Featuring classic tracks and forgotten gems from artists including , Doris Troy, The Blossoms, Mel and Tim, and many more, this episode tells the story of a remarkable crossover period—when the Mod scene was evolving and a new generation of soul fans was unknowingly creating what would become Northern Soul. It's the story of the music that came before the movement... and the records that started it all. (please follow me on Spotify it really helps )