Classic Album Sundays

Classic Album Sundays tells the stories behind the albums that have shaped our culture and in some cases, our lives. We are the world’s most popular and respected classic album listening event with satellites in four continents. Our website, social media channels, and our podcast are the hub for classic albums and artists. Visit us at https://classicalbumsundays.com/.

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episode 41: Beverley Knight on Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and 'BK25'


We are joined by the Queen Of UK Soul Beverley Knight at Kings Place in London to look back at two of her inspirations Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin and the influence they have had on her own work. We also have a look at her new album ‘BK25’ which celebrates her incredible career.


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 November 20, 2019  1h28m
 
 

episode 42: Gilles Peterson On His Favourite Lockdown Albums at Classic Albums at Home


Like the rest of us, the DJ /Radio Host / Label Owner has been locked up at home but luckily for him, he is surround by thousands of records! Like many record collectors, Gilles has been digging up old favourites and discovering hidden gems whilst in lockdown. In this special event, he and Colleen will discuss the albums that have been giving him solace, comfort and inspiration, so expect to be turned on to some great new music...


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 June 10, 2020  1h35m
 
 

episode 43: John Grant on ‘Music For Isolation’ at Classic Albums at Home


John Grant joins Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for a one-off Zoom event discussing the overwhelming impact of music during isolation. In this special event, he and Colleen discussed the albums that have been giving him solace, comfort and inspiration, so expect to be turned on to some great new music. We also ‘opened up the floor’ to questions from our attendees at the end of the session.


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 October 27, 2020  1h4m
 
 

episode 44: Kathy Sledge on ‘Music For Isolation’ at Classic Albums at Home


Join us for an intimate conversation with Kathy Sledge in which she reveals the albums that have given her comfort during an emotionally challenging era in celebrations of Classic Album Sundays 10th Anniversary and National Album Day.


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 October 29, 2020  1h34m