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Classic Soul: Your home of soul music on Songa Play

Save yourself the hustle by streaming the Classic Soul at Radio Africa Group’s Songa Play

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

News20 February 2025 - 16:00
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In Summary


  • Soul music is a popular genre that originated in African-American communities throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
  • It has its roots in African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues.

A user enjoying the content on Songa Play

Imagine a cool evening sitting on your balcony or verandah, indulging in a captivating novel while soul music fills the background. The soft beats and soulful lyrics blend perfectly with the gentle pitter-patter of little showers outside.

You wouldn’t want to be in this situation, scrolling through your music playlist to find a perfect tune for the evening.

“No, not this one, maybe this? Try next one ...Ohh no.”

Save yourself all this hustle by streaming the Classic Soul at Radio Africa Group’s Songa Play App.

Soul music is a popular genre that originated in African-American communities throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

It has its roots in African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues.

Soul music became popular for dancing and listening, and U.S. record labels such as MotownAtlantic and Stax were influential in its proliferation during the civil rights movement.

Soul music also influenced and was influenced by other musical styles. The Motown sound, which is considered a form of soul music, had a lighter, more pop-oriented style, while Southern soul was more raw and emotive.

As the genre evolved, it contributed to the development of funk, disco, and hip-hop, with its emphasis on rhythm.

Radio Africa Group has launched Classic Soul at its streaming platform Songa Play.

Visit www.songaplay.com to listen live.

To get the Songa Play application, download it from the Play Store or Playapp, sign in using your email address and username, and enjoy your favourite radio shows, DJ mixes and podcasts from around the world.

The service is also available on songaplay.com and the Songa Play App on the Play Store (Android).

You can Bluetooth it to your car or headphones to listen as you get on with your commute.

The platform offers a diverse range of content, including music, podcasts, radio shows, and exclusive audio and video content from local and international artists.

Songa Play is Radio Africa Group’s streaming platform aimed at revolutionizing how Kenyans consume media.

It is designed to cater to the evolving tastes and preferences of Kenyan audiences, providing a seamless user experience across various devices.

With a vast library of songs spanning multiple genres, users can enjoy personalized playlists, curated by expert DJs and music enthusiasts.

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