Tag: funk
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Queens of Funk: Millie Jackson
Millie Jackson is sassy. Sassy may be an understatement. If you hear her music, you will not forget who she is. Her career began when someone dared her to enter a talent contest. She won the contest and the bet. I didn’t know who Millie Jackson was before this year. I had heard one of…
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Interview with . . . Red Rose Panic
Red Rose Panic brings more to the stage than noise and funk. I mean, they bring the noise and the funk but their music has a bit of jazz and hip-hop too. They are from Akron, Ohio, which isn’t too far for me to go see their live show. Red Rose Panic was in the…
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Bring the Funk Music Review: Aaron Kamm and the One Drops
Funk isn’t just one sound. Some funk is more rock. Some funk has elements of jazz or the blues. Aaron Kamm & The One Drops’ music leans more towards the blues than rock. However, they aren’t just a blues band or a reggae band. They play a decent mix of everything – reggae, soul,…
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Old School Noise & Funk: James Brown
What can you say about James Brown? He is usually credited with being the actual creator of funk plus the Godfather of Soul. There are a few things that surprised me while learning more about James Brown. He was involved with music from an early age – way before he went to prison as…
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Queens of Funk: Chaka Khan
Can you name anyone else in the band Rufus? I’d be willing to bet that people know Chaka Khan and draw a blank when asked who else is in the band. Rufus is a great band but Chaka Khan stole the show. I love Chaka Khan. I love her so much that when I…
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Interview with . . . Nepotism
This is the first texting interview that I’ve ever done. The band, Nepotism of South Carolina, was cool enough to text me before a show. They are busy people. Also, musically, they are no joke. Welcome Nepotism to the blog! Hey Are you guys here?…
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Old School Noise & Funk: Bootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins has been part of the funk music scene since 1968. Would people recognize him without the star sunglasses? I don’t think that I would know him without the glasses unless he said something. Collins doesn’t seem to age. The internet says he’s 66 but he seems so much younger. Did you know that…
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Queens of Funk: Betty Davis
It’s only been in the last year that I have read about and listened to funk legend Betty Davis. She is phenomenal. According to some people, she was Madonna before Madonna. Davis may have even out-Madonnaed Madonna. Apparently, people weren’t ready for such a free-spirited, independent, sexy lady of Funk. Her concerts were boycotted and…
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Interview with . . . Quantum Split
Quantum Split was in the Battle of the Bands at AfroPunk this past July. They made it to the final four, which is an accomplishment. They bring an equal amount of funk and noise to the stage. I cannot wait to see them live. Until then, Quantum Split is here on the blog today for…
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Bring the Funk Music Review: OTEP
OTEP has been known to bring in the noise and the funk. I can’t tell if there’s more noise or funk. Anyway, they have a newish album out called Kult 45. It has controversy all over it – from the cover to the last lyric. Music isn’t always shiny happy funk. Sometimes music can get…
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