I think this song is pure gold. It’s a P-Funk masterpiece, chock full of rhythm, and practically sweating funky dance-ability. Bootsy Collins was one of…
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09/01/2019: “Jazz Carnival” by Azymuth
Azymuth are still going today, which is great. Set up in 1973, they play a funky Jazz which takes a lot of inspiration from the…
06/01/2019: “Rough Rider” by The Hygrades
The Hygrades are were a Nigerian funk outfit in the 70s headed by Goddy Oku. His instrument of choice is the guitar, and with his…
27/12/2018: “Watermelon Man” by Herbie Hancock
This is easily one of the coolest songs of all time. As far as I know, there’s no widely accepted way to quantify cool, but this…
20/12/2018: “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
Bill Withers is another one of the great Soul singers. Although he came to the game late, and quit early, he produced some really timeless…
05/12/2018: “Places & Spaces” by Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd (full name Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II) is one of those artists that, without their work, much of the music today we listen to…
23/11/2018: “(Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below, We’re All Going To Go” by Curtis Mayfield
Although America saw riots over race relations a couple of years ago, and have elected a President in large part because of his xenophobic ramblings…
21/11/2018: “Come On Home” by Lijadu Sisters
The Lijadu sisters make good times music. It’s sunny, everyone is feeling good, and life is great! The actual sound, close as it is to…
11/11/2018: “Messages From The Stars” by The RAH Band
RAH stands for Richard Anthony Hewson, who was the driving force behind the RAH Band. In fact, he was its only member; he’s just good…
30/10/2018: “Fantastic Man” by William Onyeabor
William Onyeabor is one of those figures in music that both mystify and amaze with their talent and enigmatic nature. Most attempts to piece together…