Arthur Ponder - The Prince of Georgia Soul

The Prince of Georgia Soul collects a selection of Arthur Ponder’s modern soul recordings, drawing largely from his 1980s output both as a solo artist and with the local group Side Show. A lifelong Macon, Georgia resident, Ponder began singing in the 1960s and became part of the region’s rich soul tradition.

The collection brings together released and previously unheard material, offering a focused introduction to Ponder’s warm, melodic approach to Southern soul and modern soul. It is a strong archival set for listeners exploring independent Georgia soul beyond the better-known names.