Posts Tagged: funk

Cuban funk

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I grew up in the 70s but never heard anything like this! If the only funk you know is James Brown, you must check out this delicious album of Cuban funk, jazz, son, beat, afro, and soul from the 70s and early 80s: Si, Para Usted: Funky Beats of Revolutionary Cuba. Compiled and remastered by… Read more »

Intro to African funk

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Over at Voodoo Funk, Frank shares his latest rare West African funk 45s, along with his record-hunting adventures. Never heard African funk? Frank has just posted a wonderful quick intro with three hard and funky recordings. Go take a listen and expand your musical horizons! Okay, if you’re not convinced yet, listen right here: Orchestre… Read more »