Tag Archives: Funk

SONG OF THE DAY Loose Meat – Edge Of Love

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Now here is a track that I am getting rather excited about today! With its striking and unusual sound, this record instantly became a prominent musical feature of my day! Loose Meat are an avant-disco collaboration between Archie Bronson Outfit’s Mark … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sharaf Band feat. Xaawo Hiiraan – Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani (My Life is Full of Tribulations)

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

 “This stunning compilation of ’70s songs from Somalia (with an incredible backstory) has the verve of ’90s hip-hop & the soul of Ethio jazz.” The intriguing description above drew my attention to some more exciting new sounds tonight!!  New York’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Paper Tiger – Rush

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Paper Tiger emerged a few years ago when a few music-obsessed teenagers came together in a bedroom in Wolverhampton.  Their passion for all things musical fused them together, whilst their collaborative creative ideas were born from their shared love for African funk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Frankie Seay & The Soul Riders ‎– Soul Food

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

If you ever happen to stumble upon a copy of this single, grab it and run, I’ve just been looking it up and the average price it seems to be fetching is a whopping £600-£800!! Originally released in 1969 by … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Oh Brother

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Best known for their eclectic blend of genre-defying instrumental compositions, The Heliocentrics are back with a new album!  A World Of Masks was released last Friday and sees is an album of firsts for the band, their first release with Soundway Records and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY El Michels Affair – Shaolin Brew

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

Last month, New York’s El Michels Affair, aka the group of Leon Michels, released their highly anticipated follow-up album to their 2009, Enter the 37th Chamber. Titled, Return To The 37th Chamber, this collection of songs revisits the albums of the Wu … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Soul Sugar (feat Courtney John) – All I Know

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

Paris-based Guillaume “Gee” Metenier is an organist/keyboard player and producer who has been releasing music as Soul Sugar for nearly a decade. Mixing psychedelic soul, jazz, funk and early reggae, he collaborates with an all-star cast of musicians from all … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics – Be Counted

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

Nigerian musical innovator Orlando Julius made his reputation internationally in the mid-’60s with his smash album Super Afro Soul, which was not only considered to be very much ahead of its time when released, but has helped to shape the funk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gene Faith – My Baby’s Missing

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

In a couple of days time, Germany’s Tramp Records are going to release a double album called Virtue Recording Studios.  Consisting of 24 soul & funk tracks by a variety of artists, this compilation has been named after the Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Will Sessions – Run, Don’t Walk Away

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

Will Sessions have established themselves as one of Detroit’s must-see live bands, with a varied musical output that reflects their city’s roots. In addition to their own work, the group is known for collaborations with the likes of Amp Fiddler, … Continue reading →

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