FUNKY EVENTS

Thursday Feb 4th – Thursday Feb 11th, 2027

*International Radio Residency* Six years later after starting in Ibiza, Spain, the VIBE MODE radio show with Tee Alford, continues EVERY SATURDAY from Brazil. Lock in for a downtempo moody trek thru eclectic chillout sonics, rare grooves. classic soul, and deep house music. There will always be something different on the console playlists. Check the vibes from any phone/computer via Black Point Soul Radio (5-6pm EDT / 1800 BRT – Rio local time). [The Eastern times will change during the Winter season]

Follow the playback online and bookmark your favorite Vibe Mode podcasts after each new broadcast via iTunes.com or YouTube.com. (Listen-player links can also be found on this site. Browse under the homepage music section) #chillout #funk #disco #boogie #afrobeat #jazz #neosoul #latin #deepsoul #deephouse #downtempo

Thanks for listening and enjoying our curation of balearic vibrations from Rio de Janerio! You can stream our Philly WURD radio show on Saturdays, as well. Join our FP newsletter to get upcoming travel group announcements & upcoming event/tour details.

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A HUGE MUSIC CONCERT SERIES FOR 2026 – ALL DATES ARE EXPECTED TO SELL OUT:

Location/Times: Pacha – New York, 10pm – 4am
Address: 618 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036, USA

Cost: Buy tickets online at https://pacha-nyc.com/artist/black-coffee.

Please be aware that there are on-line fees for ticket sales.

The Funkiest Show on Radio airs in 2026 every TUESDAY at 2pm ET ~ Skip “The Funktologist” Reeves hosts A Funk Above The Rest on FunkyPeopleRadio.net, AFATR is the most unique radio show broadcasting in the 21st century! Its’ 2-hour format is like no other in that it features the productions of both major & independent artists, from all over the world, side by side in a mixture of funk and soul music, with so much of it never heard across an international platform !!

One of our station mainstays and an audience favorite over the years, AFATR enters it’s 18th year and keeps the funk groovy for 2026 with new weekly broadcasts Tuesdays at 2pm ET (with replays on Thurs 1am, Saturdays at 8am). Follow Skip and all the activities of his production and music event team via www.afunkabovetherest.com.

JUNE 2026 LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE in LOS ANGELES:

Dates/Times: 2 Nights, June 23 & 24, 2026. 7pm & 9:30pm PT

Location: Blue Note Jazz Club, 6372 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA  90028 USA

Weekend Lineup:

June 23 & June 24

Three time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jill Scott announces her much anticipated new album world tour in 2026. Here are the Eastern Region Summer dates for Philly, New York & Washington, DC

Jilly Scott has long been number one to fans of neo soul, but it wasn’t until her fourth album, The Light of the Sun, that she attained the No. 1 Billboard position to match in 2011. Originally discovered by Questlove of The Roots during a live poetry reading, Scott has released three studio albums and earned three Grammys Showcased in her music is her signature blend of soulful vocals and spoken word.

Scott’s first LP release in 2000, “Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1”, reigned at No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The 6th studio album release “To Whom This May Concern” includes several nods to her hometown, especially on the track “Norf Side,” in which Scott sets aside her signature vocals to trade rap verses with fellow North Philadelphian Tierra Whack. Don’t miss this one! Ticket sales & VIP available at ticketmaster.com .

June 11 : Oxon Hill, MD – The Theatre at MGM National Harbor
June 13 : Oxon Hill, MD – The Theatre at MGM National Harbor
June 14 : Oxon Hill, MD – The Theatre at MGM National Harbor
June 23 : Oxon Hill, MD – The Theatre at MGM National Harbor
July 16 : Brooklyn, NY – King’s Theatre
July 18 : Brooklyn, NY – King’s Theatre
July 19 : Brooklyn, NY – King’s Theatre
July 24 : Philadelphia, PA – The Met
July 25 : Philadelphia, PA – The Met
July 27 : Philadelphia, PA – The Met
July 29 : Philadelphia, PA – The Met

Streaming weekly on WEDNESDAYS at 1pm ET on FP Radio.net, VibeMistress Stephanie Renee hosts a sermon of soul, r&b, hip-hop, jazz & spoken word selections. Since 2007, weekly SSR podcasts have aired on this web radio station every Wednesday at 1pm ET (with replays on Thurs 8am, Sats at 12noon). Follow Stef and all the activities of her non-profit arts & media culture foundation, Soul Sanctuary, Inc., via their Facebook group at Soul Sanctuary Radio Congregation.

JUNE 2026 LIVE DEEJAY SET in NEW YORK CITY:

Date/Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00pm – 4:00am.

Location: Pacha – New York, 140 Steward Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 111237 USA

Get your tickets at this link: hhttps://pacha-nyc.com/event/masters-at-work–louie-vega-and-kenny-dope-26-06-2026

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PHILLY WATERFRONT SUMMER SERIES: Cosmic Rhythms is back in Philadelphia for Season 5! Come out to dance at the Penn’s Landing Waterfront on select Saturdays for a FREE outdoor event series this summer. Community comes first for us and we welcome all newcomers to experience BWC Sounds. Mark the dates on your calendar. The summer series starts on Saturday June 6, 2026 and continues until September 12, 2026. Only 7 dates – check location for Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier or Bok Bar. Note location changes on holiday weekends. Open to all. No cover. Doors open 5:00-10:00pm. Rain or shine.

MAY 25th – Bok Bar, JUNE 6th – Spruce Street Harbor Park, JUNE 27th – Cherry Street Pier, JULY 18th – Spruce St Harbor Pk, AUGUST 22nd – Spruce St Harbor Pk, SEPTEMBER 7th – Bok Bar, SEPTEMBER 12th – Spruce St Habor Pk.

DJs Joshua Lang & DJ Sylo of BWC Sounds will be heading each event and will have close friends and special guests from out of town & local joining! Invite your friends to dance to a concert sound system in an Open-Air Venue.

All the other things to make the party special will also be in effect at the Penn’s Landing Waterfront: Food Trucks, Vendors, Full Bar + BWC Merch, Bring sunshine & smiles! Tell a friend!

Follow BWC Sounds for location updates, weather bulletins and lineup announcements at: https://www.instagram.com/bwcsounds

The Music Equals Life Show enters it’s 8th year on Funky People Radio.net ! Join resident host, Cash Ellis aka Big Dinero, for a music journey to move your Mind, Body, and Soul with Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and House Music blends!

The Music=Life Show is a popular multi-format music feature on the FP web radio schedule with new shows broadcast every other Monday at 8pm ET (plus weekly encore replays on Weds at 10am & Sats at 6pm ET). Log on and say hello to the crew for good listener party vibes in the Funk Lounge – let’s chat!

Drop Cash a message to find out where his upcoming live sets will be in the Washington, DC, New Jersey region or Internationally! Use these links to subscribe & follow the Music=Life Radio shows online: https://hearthis.at/tq2r9vng/ and via Facebook DJ Big Dinero’s Beat Page Group!

*DYNAMIC* WEB SHOW: The Groove Design Radio Show begins it’s 2nd year after debuting in February 2025 on Funky People Radio.net ! You are invited to join resident/host, Jerry Cunningham aka Jay Goodwill, along with invited guests as he cultivates a harmonious connection between Techno Music and its Soulful Elements, ensuring a smooth sonic wave that feels natural and engaging.

The Groove Design Radio Show streams weekly with new episodes bi-weekly. Check the FP web radio schedule for new broadcasts every other Tuesday at 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET (plus encore replays on Wed at 3am ET & Fri at 3pm ET). Ask a friend to drop by and groove online with the JJC Media music family in the station’s Funk Lounge!

Browse the Groove Design Radio Show podcast archives and media contact details at the link: https://hearthis.at/jaygoodwill/ and for more featured music sessions go to: www.twitch.tv/groovedesignradio !

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The World’s biggest house music dance party returns to Chicago USA the weekend of July 9-12, 2026. Get all the details about the 36th Anniversary Festival & July Weekender at: http://CHOSENFEWDJS.COM !

Started in 1990 as a small gathering of friends behind the Museum of Science & Industry, the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival is the world’s longest-running event dedicated to House Music. Nicknamed the “Woodstock of House Music” for its family-reunion vibe, the Picnic & Festival attracts more than 40,000 fans to Chicago’s Jackson Park each year, and counts among its supporters former United States President Barack Obama.

About the Chosen Few DJs:

Founded in 1977 by Wayne Williams, the Chosen Few DJs is a music collective that was among the first wave of DJs and producers in Chicago who created what became known as House Music. Since 1990, the Chosen Few DJs – Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter, and Mike Dunn – along with childhood friend Kim Parham – have organized the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival, drawing more than 40,000 fans each year. The collective hosts events in cities across the United States and perform at festivals around the globe, including Amsterdam Dance Event, Winter Music Conference, Tribe Tambor Cruise, and Suncébeat. They also produce hit music, from Terry Hunter’s and Wayne Williams’ GRAMMY-nominated “It’s Your World” by Jennifer Hudson and NAACP Image Award-winning production on “Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics” to Mike Dunn’s critically acclaimed, “My House from All Angles”, the smash “In The Beginning (There Was Jack)”, an update of the classic House track featuring Chuck Roberts and Monique Bingham, and Jesse Saunder’s 2019 Billboard chart-topping “Higher”. More info: chosenfewdjs.com; Facebook; Twitter; Instagram.

Bookmark the official website for updates, announcements, event details at: http://CHOSENFEWDJS.COM/

A RECOMMENDED EVENT – LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED:

<> SOUL SUMMIT – Outdoor Sunday Dance Party <>

*** The Soul Summit crew kicks off another Summer season with their legendary open-air House music dance event. ***

Open to Everyone. Family Friendly. Admission is FREE. Street Parking nearby. Best NYC Subway trains to Fort Greene Park are the C train (to Lafayette Ave), the G train (to Fulton St), and the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, and R trains at the nearby Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center station.

Location/Date: Fort Greene Park / Sunday July 12, 2026, 3pm to 8pm / Rain or Shine
Park Address: Dekalb Ave & S. Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 USA

A RECOMMENDED EVENT – EXPECTED TO SELL OUT:
BODY & SOUL 30th Anniversary Celebration Party – Sunday, July 19th, 2026

** John Davis presents Body & Soul’s 30th Year Anniversary ** The big NYC Summer celebration continues with musical hosts Francios K, Joe Claussell and Danny Krivit, with lights by Ariel!

Location/Date: XANADU / Sunday July 19, 2026, 6pm until…..
Address: 262 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 USA

General Admission Tickets: Use the online link – https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/wwp5rv-body-soul-club-19th-jul-xanadu-new-york-city-tickets. Please be aware that there are on-line fees for ticket sales.

Attire, Mood & Important Party Reminders:  This is an indoor venue. Wear comfortable dancing shoes or sneakers. Wear Loose, cool clothing…and most important…bring A GOOD ATTITUDE AND GOOD VIBES! #dj #djmix #djset #musiclover #soul #disco #futureclassic  #waxpoetics #discogs #vinyllover #discoedits #funk #boogie #housemusic #houseclassics #recordcollector #loveinjection #discoclassics

WE RECOMMEND THIS EVENT: The 15th Annual BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by black, brown and indigenous people from around the world. This year’s 2026 event will be held the weekend of August 6-9, 2026 in Philadelphia!

Get the film schedule, venue times, locations and festival passes at: https://www.blackstarfest.org/festival/

WE RECOMMEND THIS EVENT: Atlanta’s House in the Park is a musical exploration of the soul and a vision to see House Music become a unifying movement, transcending every strata of society – ethnic identification, race classification, age and lifestyle. DJ Ramon “Rawsoul” Guyton, the visionary behind Rawsoul Entertainment, and Kai Alce, the man behind record label NDATL, launched House in the Park in 2005, as a gift to the city and the community that supports the monthly music-social offering “The Gathering”. HITP adds much needed variety to the Atlanta music scene and features a range of House Music’s emerging local, regional, and international talents. DJ Ramon Rawsoul orchestrates this effort simply for the joy of bringing his favorite music genre to life in a tangible, meaningful way.

Start your planning soon for Atlanta’s 22nd annual #HouseInThePark Weekender – September 3-7, 2026! Check the official website for updates, announcements, ticket sales to enter, the 2026 park location & more at: www.houseinthepark.org.

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WE RECOMMEND THIS MUSIC VACATION EVENT: Mark your calendars to join friends back in Negril, Jamaica for the 5th Annual House Music on the Beach – September 10-14, 2026!

House music is a spiritual experience. Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica is a manifestation of the Divine gifts that are all around us . Combining the two creates a synergy that releases love, peace and happiness among house music lovers from around the world. House Music on the Beach Negril is an event held at The Negril Treehouse with hand selected talent composed of phenomenal DJs and headliner artist performances.

House Music on the Beach promises to deliver a transformative weekend experience for all who attend. Share the link for this year’s Negril weekender dates and announcements and to inquire about travel booking packages. Ask for Michelle or Vernon Freeland at Random Access Entertainment (908.296.1870) or go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1104524627123345