The Inspirations has been played on NTS in shows including The Uline Catalog w/ Calvin LeCompte, featured first on 7 June 2024. Songs played include Dance On Through.

The inspirations is the name of more than one artist. 1) US Southern Gospel 2) roots reggae group
3) Northern Soul group

1) The quartet began in 1964 when Martin Cook, a teacher at Swain County High School, invited several young men to his home for evenings of singing. Later they began traveling around the area and singing at various venues. The original quartet consisted of Archie Watkins, tenor; Ronnie Hutchins, lead singer; Jack Laws, baritone, Troy Burns bass/later lead…