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The Vault of Soul

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The Vault of Soul: The Dells

February 29, 2024 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into the Dells’ incredible legacy…”

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The Vault of Soul: The Drifters

February 23, 2024 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into the Drifter’s incredible legacy…”

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The Vault of Soul: Nancy Wilson

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Nancy Wilson’s legacy…”

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The Vault of Soul: Roberta Flack

February 8, 2024June 4, 2024 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Roberta Flack’s incredible legacy…”

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The Vault of Soul: Stevie Wonder

February 1, 2024February 2, 2024 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Stevie Wonder’s incredible legacy…”

The Vault of Soul: The 5th Dimension

The Vault of Soul: The 5th Dimension

June 24, 2023July 6, 2023 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into The Fifth Dimension’s incredible legacy…”

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The Vault of Soul: The O’Jays

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into The O’Jays’ incredible legacy…”

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The Vault of Soul: Diana Ross

June 13, 2023June 16, 2023 Discover WERS, ERS+, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Diana Ross’ incredible legacy…”

The Vault of Soul: Curtis Mayfield

The Vault of Soul: Curtis Mayfield

June 6, 2023June 8, 2023 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Curtis Mayfield’s incredible legacy…”

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The Vault of Soul: The Pointer Sisters

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul, WERS at Night

“With origins as a duo, the Pointer Sisters grew into a trailblazing trio for Black girl groups to aspire to nationwide…”

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The Vault of Soul: Smokey Robinson

February 17, 2023February 24, 2023 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul, WERS at Night

“Motown icon Smokey Robinson was born with a passion for music on February 19th, 1940…”

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The Vault of Soul: The Isley Brothers

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul, WERS at Night

Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. This week, get deep and funky with the Isley Brothers!

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