PREVIEW: Show 217, Blast 1386, 14 May 10 1500-1700 and 16 May 10 2100-2300

Coming up on this week's show:

* Music from the Sounds of Blackness, Frank McComb, Para:diso, Deniece Williams, A Taste Of Honey, Incognito, Rose Royce, Earth Wind & Fire, Surface, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, Audio Caviar, 4Hero and Tom Browne

* We take our second look at one of the finest albums of the year so far and our Album of the Month. The brand new, debut album from Indonesian artist Dira, and "Something About The Girl". This week, something a bit more downtempo - "Daydreaming"

* The House of Grooveline this week features a vocalist formerly of Jazz N Groove, namely Miss Mone, and the brand new "Love Don't Pay The Rent"

* The Grooveline Threeplay this week features one of soul music's finest vocalists, Lou Rawls, with three tracks back to back

* In the Grooveline Garage this week, brand new 2-Step UK garage from CJ Reign, and "Kick It Up"

* All that plus much more!

When: Friday 3pm to 5pm UK time
Repeat: Sunday 9pm to 11pm UK time
Where: Streaming online at www.blast1386.com, and on 1386 MW in Reading, Berkshire