SOUL OF SYDNEY FEEL-GOOD FUNK RADIO

Sydney disco icon, DJ STEPHEN ALLKINS [Love Tattoo] paying tribute to FRANKIE KNUCKLES at SOUL OF SYDNEY (Feb 2026)

Podcast show #439
90+ minutes of late 1980's Garage, 90's House & a touch of seminal dancefloor moments put together with love from one of the first DJ's to play disco and house in Australia.

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Stuart Ridley live at SOUL OF SYDNEY FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE
Recorded 2pm - Sunday Feb 15 2026
SOUL OF SYDNEY Podcast Episode #438:

Extended early set with 2 hours of Frankie mixes, productions & inspirations—pure daytime dancefloor bliss blending funk, disco, garage & early house vibes. Sweet grooves for strutting souls! 💛

Track List
1. Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - - Harold Marvin & The Blue Notes
2. Can You Handle It (Disco Mix feat Sharon Redd) - - TheDJLawyer
3. Praise to the Vibes (Mr Fingers Alternate Mix) - - Mr Fingers
4. Better Than This (Director’s Cut Classic Soul Mix) - - Paul Johnson
5. FK Always (Radio Edit) - - Ralph Rosario, The Shamanic, Craig J Snider, with Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper & DJ Lady D
6. The Whistle Song - - Frankie Knuckles
7. I’ll Take You There (feat. Jamie Principle / Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit) - - Frankie Knuckles, Director’s Cut & Eric Kupper
8. Love Is The Message - - MFSB feat. The Three Degrees
9. The Glow of Love - - Change
10. Love Come Down (Dr Packer Remix) - - Evelyn Champagne King
11. Paradise - - Change
12. Can You Feel the Love (Dr Packer Remix) - - Rayowa & Dr Packer
13. The Secret Life of Us (Director’s Cut Signature Mix) - - Dave Lee & The Sunburst Band feat. Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne
14. Beautiful (feat. Peyton /Director’s Cut Classic Mix) - - Frankie Knuckles, Peyton, Director’s Cut & Eric Kupper
15. Thinking of You (Sandy Rivera’s Classic Mix feat. Kathy Sledge) - - Twism feat. Kathy Sledge
16. Loving You (Original Vocal Mix) - - Kenny Summit, Director’s Cut, Yasmeen
17. The House Music Anthem (Director’s Cut Retro Signature Mix) - - Marshall Jefferson & Curtis McClain
18. Brighter Days (Angelo Ferreri Remix) - - Dajae, Angelo Ferreri
19. Believe in Love (Director’s Cut Vocal Mix) - - Dawn Tallman, Director’s Cut
20. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (feat. London Community Gospel Choir) - - Mark Knight & Beverly Knight
21. Bring Me Joy (feat. Portia Monique / Director’s Cut Remix) - - The Layabouts, Portia Monique, Director’s Cut
22. How He Works (Louie Vega mix feat. Nico Vega) - - Louie Vega
23. Haven’t You Heard (Fitzy’s Fully Charged Mix) - - PatriceType equation here. Rushen, Alan Fitzpatrick
24. Brighter Days (Angelo Ferreri Remix) - - Dajae, Angelo Ferreri

About Stuart Ridley:
Stuart Ridley Bio
Sydney-based DJ since 1994, Stuart Ridley delivers soulful, danceable sets spanning disco, house, techno, downtempo, jazz & ambient. He's played major festivals like Summer Dreaming, Peats Ridge, Big Day Out & Earthcore, plus clubs, fashion shows & radio (Nova, FBi, 2SER). A vinyl/turntable expert & early Serato adopter, he also teaches house/techno programs to primary school kids. By day, he's a content strategist, editor & writer with 25+ years in media.

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Listen to STEPHEN ALLKINS, Sydney Disco Icon sitting down for a quick chat with STEPHEN FERRIS on SOULED OUT RADIO SHOW.

DJ JOHNNY BONES live at SOUL OF SYDNEY – New Year’s Day 2026
Show #437

A live recording straight from the BACK ROOM dancefloor at SOUL OF SYDNEY NYD 2026, featuring DJ Johnny Bones digging deep into old school R&B, hip hop, funk, and feel-good classics.

Recorded on New Year’s Day with the sun out and the crowd locked in, this set captures the essence of what SOUL OF SYDNEY is about — community, movement, timeless music, and positive energy shared on the dancefloor.

From smooth grooves to head-nodders and funk-driven joints, this is a proper throwback session built for dancers, selectors, and music lovers alike.

📍 Sydney, Australia
🎶 Old School R&B / Hip Hop / Funk
🕺 Live dancefloor energy
🌞 New Year’s Day vibes

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Kirk Franklin Tribute Mix
Soul of Sydney #436

In celebration of one of the greatest modern gospel artists of our time, Soul of Sydney presents a special Kirk Franklin Tribute Mix — a journey through gospel-inspired funk, soul, hip hop, and a touch of disco goodness.

Kirk Franklin has redefined gospel music for generations, bridging faith, culture, and the dancefloor with fearless creativity and undeniable groove. This mix pays respect to his influence beyond church walls — into clubs, community, and global music culture.

Curated as Kirk Franklin heads to Australia on tour, culminating in his Sydney Opera House Steps performance next week, this tribute blends uplifting energy, classic gospel moments, and soulful rhythms that honour his legacy and impact.

Expect:
✨ Gospel roots with funk & soul edges
✨ Hip hop energy and crossover anthems
✨ Feel-good disco touches and joyful praise
✨ Music that moves both spirit and body

Turn it up, feel the love, and celebrate a true icon.

Soul of Sydney — music, culture, and community.

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