-NEW URBAN THROWBACK THURSDAY- The SOUL TRAIN Legacy: An American Classic Experiences a Cultural Renaissance

Now that the 70s are back in vogue, with perfect timing the historic American dance show Soul Train has been enjoying its place back in the US spotlight as BET television currently airs "AMERICAN SOUL" a miniseries based on its' founder, the late Don Cornelius. "American Soul" is a limited series based on the rise, fall, and eventual passing of Chicago-born Don Cornelius,  who created Soul Train Records and its namesake tv show SOUL TRAIN in the early 1970s. Portrayed against the backdrop of ruthless Hollywood,  "American Soul" captures the essence of an iconic show that would come define the music, dance, and unique tastes of an African American generation.  Skip on past the jump for the recollections of Soul Train's most famous dancers - as they share what it was like to be part of the show that would come to be known to millions of tv viewers as "the hippest trip in the nation".

and a peek at the limited edition series, "American Soul":