About NeoSoul Rhythms

NeoSoul Rhythms introduces up and coming neosoul artists to Arkansas listeners and abroad. Independent artists can find a home for their soul music, knowing that it will be appreciated by a progressive audience with discerning tastes for good music.

“NeoSoul Rhythms” began on community radio as Pure Soul Grooves, a divinely inspired idea to encourage and uplift people through music with positive lyrics, humor, and inspirational messages from various spiritual authors, as well as to provide a platform for independent artists to break their music to the public.

In addition to the music, Ashan’s lively delivery, quirky commentaries and entertainment news are guaranteed to make you laugh and view current issues through the lense of her dry wit. Her inspirational messages will uplift you and inspire you, while you wind down your weekend to the best neosoul music mix on the airwaves!

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About Ashan

Ashan, author of Like She Knows Single and Set Your Affections On Things Above, first began her radio career in October 2003 with the launch of "Pure Soul Grooves" on community radio station, KABF 88.3 FM. "Pure Soul" morphed into "Neosoul Rhythms" when the show moved to KOKY 102.1 FM. The show continues to be one of few national neosoul shows on commercial radio. She first joined the KOKY family in April 2005 and continues to groove the mic every Sunday night as "The Voice of Arkansas Neosoul." You can also catch her on KOKY NITELIFE along with Mark Chillin' Dylan, weekdays, 6-10 p.m. Remember to listen live online!

Artist Spotlight

With SELF PORTRAIT, (Stax Records/Concord Music Group), her fifth studio album, including the Joe Sample duet, and on which she co-wrote and co-produced, Hathaway is poised to express who she is, where she is, today, at this very moment. For starters, she is an artist, of course, but she’s also a devoted daughter, culture junkie and a good friend, even. But not necessarily in that order.

Born to Donny Hathaway, one of the most influential soul artists of the seventies, and Eulaulah Hathaway, an accomplished musician in her own right, the Chicago native first put pen to paper, “with the music,” as a 10th grader. Although she has created a space for herself, it’s not surprising that Hathaway remains connected to her late, great father and his classic sound. “I am his daughter,” she says, softly, “and that’s the truth of who I am, every day. When I was 15, and then, 20, I didn’t get why people were asking me how I felt about him and his music. But when I turned 25, I began to understand. Like my father, I want to leave a legacy of music that makes people really feel something, whether it be happiness, sadness, grief or heartache."

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