RC 260829SAfmKitty Beedla
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Kitty Beedla’s episode centred on detailed vinyl histories of D-Influence and The Brand New Heavies, before closing with a salsa and bossa nova-leaning musical journey.
- 23:14
D-Influence’s “Sweetest Thing” came from their 1992 album Good for We, whose UK vinyl edition contained nine tracks compared with 12 on CD and digital releases.
- 23:21
The programme traced D-Influence’s “Running Away” to the double-LP London, highlighting Bluey Maunick’s contribution and the group’s place in the 1990s British soul network.
- 23:31
The Brand New Heavies’ 1990 “Stay This Way” became closely associated with Indra Davenport’s re-recorded vocals, reaching number 40 on the UK singles chart.
- 23:46
“Dream on Dreamer”, from the 1994 album Brother Sister, reached number two on the UK charts and became a major crossover record from the acid-jazz era.
- 23:55
The closing selection shifted towards salsa, with Ray Ruiz’s “No Me Acostumbro” following Frankie Ruiz and setting up the next edition’s jazz, bossa nova and Cuban music focus.