All Soul & Reggae

A new 5 seconds to start your week!

Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

09 Mar 2026,·117 mins

Honey, Honey

Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.

08 Mar 2026,·55 mins

Umbo Trunk of Funk

This week’s Trunk of Funk comes from DJ and producer Umbo.

07 Mar 2026,·180 mins

It’s Happy Monday and Dr Beat is in the house!

Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.

09 Mar 2026,·117 mins

Anthems from the Women of Reggae

The best Sunday reggae vibes. @1Xtra on social

08 Mar 2026,·120 mins

Here Come The Girls - all female tracklist for International Women's Day

Trevor Nelson eases you into your day with classic R&B and hip-hop gems. @1Xtra on social.

08 Mar 2026,·120 mins

Leading Ladies of Soul

Tony celebrates International Women's Day with an Ultimate Soul Divas selection.

07 Mar 2026,·57 mins

Carl Carlton, Volumes, Patti Austin and more classic hits (04/03/2026)

John Kane brings you the best in northern soul and Motown music.

04 Mar 2026,·180 mins

Happy Mondays

Happy Mondays Playlist

Shaun and Bez curate a one-hour Happy Mondays playlist!

10 Mar 2026,·60 mins

Jamaica Culture Clash

Richie and Shahlaa celebrate Jamaican music in Britain.

21 Feb 2021,·57 mins

26/02/2026

A look back at the history and hits of the Northern Soul music genre.

26 Feb 2026,·60 mins

05/03/2026

Siobhan Brown celebrates soul music in all its many forms.

05 Mar 2026,·56 mins

Episode 2

British musician and poet Akala examines the culture of his Rastafarian heritage.

29 Jul 2014,·30 mins

Soca kings

Seani B gets in the mix and celebrates the carnival season by spotlighting soca giants.

20 Aug 2024,·60 mins

2. Going Global

Alvin Hall explores how gospel music has been affected by commercialisation.

02 Feb 2016,·30 mins