The Violinaires has been played on NTS in shows including Carolina Soul, featured first on 1 July 2022. Songs played include The Upper Way, The Upper Way and Children Are You Ready.

The Violinaires is an African-American musical group specializing in singing gospel music with skilled vocal harmonies. Having performed for years and years for many audiences, famous soul singer Wilson Pickett notably got started singing with them in the 50s. Sometimes known as "The Violin Aires", the group's upbeat songs such as "I'm Going To Serve The Lord" and "What He Done For Me" are still being performed into the new millennium.