photo: Glenn Elfer
2019 marks an incredible 50 years of the seminal jazz/funk/r&b band Kool & the Gang and we were beyond thrilled to have Robert “Kool” Bell in the studio to play some of the deeper cuts from the bands vast catalog of hits and b-sides before they hit stages worldwide this year to “Celebrate”.
Prince Hakim Bell joined his father in the studio and debuted his new single and proved indeed that talent runs deep in the Bell DNA.
This was an incredible two hours of radio where we learned of Mr. Bell’s humanitarian efforts in Africa with sustainable energy, The Kool Kids Foundation which provides musical education opportunities in schools, a new “Just Kool” fragrance to keep you “Fresh” and a “Le Kool” champagne to celebrate half a century of groundbreaking music.
NOT to mention a whole lot of incredible stories to go along with the even more incredible tunes these legends have gifted us.
Rumour has it that there is a book and movie in the works and we can’t wait but until then take a listen to the longest running and one of the most groundbreaking R&B bands ever.
After 50 years we still can’t get enough of that “Funky Stuff”!
This episode is dedicated to the memory of “Lady Kool”, Sakinah Bell.
photo: Glenn Elfer
photo: Glenn Elfer
photo: Glenn Elfer