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How the 'Mother of Soul Train' took care of the show's dancers

NPR | By Halle Hewitt
Published October 2, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

Fifty-five years ago, Soul Train began broadcasting nationally. The show's dance coordinator speaks with a dancer about the show's legacy, as part of StoryCorps' Brightness in Black project.

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