As a lifelong soul boy – poet, actor, radio & television presenter, Craig Charles has been adding to his trunk of funk music since his teenage years in Liverpool, going to see local heroes The Real Thing live, and wearing out his shoe leather dancing in the city’s many underground clubs.

Craig has been sharing that passion for the music via his BBC6Music and BBC Radio 2 shows, compilation albums and DJ club nights for 20 years. Since 18 October 2021, Charles has hosted the weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music (1 pm – 4 pm).

His brand new ‘Trunk Of Funk’ compilation series, blends up-tempo club classics, with fresh music from the cream of the crop from the contemporary soul and funk scene, and is Craigs very first series of vinyl releases – each volume bing available as a beautiful, double vinyl gatefold LP and he’s certainly excited about it, stating; “I can’t wait to bring you big beats, bass lines and booga-bloomin-loo! Presenting The Craig Charles Trunk Of Funk on Soul Bank Music has put a proper wiggle in my walk!”

After 20 years hosting his world renowned BBC6 Music and Radio 2 shows, DJing at clubs and festivals around the globe his reputation as an ambassador for all things soulful & funky is indisputable.