Since her unfortunate passing in December of 2012, many have begun to pay tribute to Marva Whitney, one of the most recognizable female voices in the world of Soul music and one of the greatest artists to emerge from the esteemed musical collective of James Brown. Midnight Soulstice radio show shared a close relationship to the #1 soul sister before her passing and has put together a great tribute episode which features unreleased music, audio interviews with Marva herself and essential music from her discography. DJ Pari of Midnight Soulstice has had the privilege of being Marva Whitney's personal manager, booking agent and co-producer of her last album " I Am What I Am."

Enjoy this special episode of Midnight Soulstice Radio as Pari digs into his archives for an entertaining and insightful look into the life and legacy of Marva Whitney.








Playlist:

Marva Whitney - Things got to get better (live) (King)
Marva Whitney - Your love was good for me (Federal)
Marva Whitney & James Brown - Think (live) (King)
Marva Whitney - My funny Valentine (King - Unreleased)
Marva Whitney & James Brown - Sunny (King)
Marva Whitney - People (King - Unreleased)
Marva Whitney - Respect (King - Unreleased)
Marva Whitney - Unwind yourself (King)
Marva Whitney - Tit for tat (Ain’t no taking back) (King)
Marva Whitney - It’s my thing (live at the Michael Douglass Show - Unreleased)
Marva Whitney & James Brown - You got to have a job (If you don’t work, you can’t eat) (Live) (King)
Marva Whitney - This Girl’s in Love (King)
Marva Whitney - Giving up on love (T-Neck)
Marva Whitney & Osaka Monaurail - I am what I am P. 1&2 (Shout)
Marva Whitney - Daddy don’t know about Sugar Bear (Excello)
Marva Whitney - Ball of Fire (King)
M-W-T Express - Nothing I’d rather be (but your weakness) (Forte)
Marva Whitney - Saving my love for my baby (Shout)
Marva Whitney & Osaka Monaurail - What do I have to do to prove my love to you (live) (Shout)