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…
Tag: Funk
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…
28/12/2018: “Every 1’s A Winner” by Hot Chocolate
I didn’t know that “Hot Chocolate” were an English band. They’ve absolutely nailed a wide spectrum of sounds usually considered to be the preserve of…
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…
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…
22/11/2018: “Fire” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Jimi Hendrix is one of history’s greatest musicians, there’s no doubt about that. His skill with the guitar, especially his innovative techniques, has cemented his…
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…
14/10/2018: “Yellow Moon” by The Neville Brothers
The Neville Brothers were, quite unsurprisingly, a band made up of 4 brothers from the Neville family. Unfortunately one of the brothers (Charles) died this…