8 mai 2020
Next Stop... Soweto Vol. 1-4 (Strut, 2010-2015)
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Compiles explorant sur une longue période - du début des 60's au milieu des 80's - la musique de Soweto, l'un des plus grands bidonvilles du monde... Bless.
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8 mai 2020
Hustle! Reggae Disco : Kingston London New York (Soul Jazz Records, 2002)
Après le Funk et la Soul, au Disco de passer à la moulinette Jamaïcaine.
Let's Dance! Kingston, London, New York. Big Up! Check It Out.
8 mai 2020
The Apples (Discographie, 2003-2016)
Israeli Funk-Soul-jazz supergroup. La Fusion du Groove. So Funky!
Consisting of a drummer, upright bassist, 4 brass, 2 DJs and a sound console operator. They play funk, jazz and groove. The Apples started out in 2002, when a friend assembled the members of Radio Trip (Ofer Tal, known as SchoolMaster, and Uri Wertheim, known as MixMonster), drummer Yoni Halevy and bassist Shai Ran. The idea was to create a funky base combined with samples, scratching and a dominant brass division.
Mitz (Audio Montage, Bumbaklaat, 2003)
Attention! (Audio Montage, 2005)
Buzzin About (Freestyle Records, 2008)
Kings (Freestyle Records, 2010)
Fly On It (Audio Montage, 2010)
Dragonz (Not On Label, 2016)
7 mai 2020
Ikenga Super Stars Of Africa - Ikenga Super Stars Of Africa (Decca, 1977)
Toujours et encore le Nigéria.
A brilliant mix of Afrobeat & Psychedelic Funk, the whole album is fantastic ! No need big talks, check yourself.
7 mai 2020
Orlando Julius And The Afro Sounders (Philipps West African Records, 1973, Voodoo Funk, 2011)
On reste au Nigeria et en 1973, peut-être l'année la plus funky!
Dans la série "album qui déboite", la saga continue...
Marrying traditional African rhythms with the bold arrangements and highly melodic sounds of American pop, soul, funk and R&B. Orlando Julius and the Afro Sounders, recorded between 1970 and 1973 in Ginger Baker's studio in Lagos, represents Julius working as a composer and producer with more creative freedom than his earlier recordings, recording 24 tracks with a close-knit group of musicians. The result is an album that stands as a testament to Julius' genius, and one that sounds just as good as the day it was recorded.
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6 mai 2020
Mebusas – Blood Brothers Vol. 1 (Afrodisia, 1973)
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Encore un groupe du Nigeria, encore de l'afro-funk qui déboite... Bless.
6 mai 2020
Eddie Palmieri - Vamonos Pal Monte (Tico Records, 1971)
Un génie de la musique. Un label mythique. Le son des années 70. Un Pure Chef d'oeuvre.
- Artwork – Ely Besalel
- Baritone Saxophone – Ronnie Cuber
- Chorus – Elliot Ramero, Justo Betancourt, Marcelino Guerra, Mario Munoz (Papaito), Santos Colon, Yayo El Indio
- Claves, Chorus – Arturo Franquiz
- Congas – Eladio Perez
- Congas, Timbales – Nick Marrero
- Engineer – Fred Weinberg
- Guitar – Bob Vianco
- Leader – Eddie Palmieri
- Liner Notes – Dr. Gregory "Goyo" Pappas
- Organ – Charlie Palmieri
- Percussion – Monchito Munoz
- Producer – Miguel Estivill
- Tenor Saxophone – Pere Yellin
- Trombone – Jose Rodriguez
- Trumpet – Alfredo Armentereos, Charles Camilleri, Victor Paz
- Vocals – Ismael Quintana
6 mai 2020
Nil's Jazz Ensemble - Nil's Jazz Ensemble (Mag, 1976)
Back To The Peru, avec ce premier album du Nil's Jazz Ensemble (présent sur la compilation Peruvian Funk chez Secret Stash). Une tuerie!
One more time, the Groove have No Borders. Keep The Fusion Alive!
- Recorded At – Estudios Mag
- Manufactured By – Sica Peruana S. A.
- Artwork – Odile (4)
- Congas – Mauro Silva (2)
- Drums, Percussion – Andrès Silva*
- Electric Bass – Oscar Stagnaro
- Electric Guitar – Ramon Stagnaro (tracks: B4), Richie Zellon (tracks: A2)
- Electric Piano, Clavinet, Mellotron – Miguel "Chino" Figueroa
- Guitar – Jorge Montero
- Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Nilo Espinosa
- Trombone – Ary Quispe*
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Pancho Saenz
6 mai 2020
Vecchio – Afro-Rock (1971, Music De Wolfe)
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Premier album de Luis Vecchio, argentin qui emigra aux Canaries en 1975... Une petite tuerie afro-funk dans un style de musique de film... Bless.
6 mai 2020
Studio One Funk (Soul Jazz Records, 2004) + Jamaica Funk - Original Jamaican Funk & Soul 45's (Soul Jazz Records, 2007)
La réponse de Soul Jazz à Trojan.
Jamaican Funk & Soulful Reggae 45s!
Studio One Funk : "The album is a first for Studio One and Soul Jazz as it is compiled of mainly unreleased material from the vaults of Studio One. This CD shows how American Funk influenced Jamaican artists as heavily as Soul music had been an influence in the Rocksteady era and Rhythm and Blues in the Ska period."
Jamaica Funk : "The music on this album contains original Jamaican funk and soul mainly released on 45s released in the years 1972-78. These cross-cultural musical gems exist on account of the hidden triangle of communication between 3 countries: America, Jamaica and Britain.
The first link is the influence of American music on that of Jamaica from the late-1950s onwards; the second is the way in which, from the 1960s onwards, the new emerging market for Jamaican music in the UK influenced the styles of reggae coming out of Kingston.
As a phase in the history of black American music, funk and soul spans from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s (roughly between rhythm and blues and disco); but throughout the world, funk and soul was also absorbed into the musical melting pot of many different countries: from the afro-beat of Fela Kuti, the boogaloo of Tito Puente to the diverse sounds emanating from Kingston in the late-1960s and early-1970s.
The connection between funk, soul and reggae is one of the strongest, all three containing a certain rawness and concentration on rhythm. Everyone knows the influence of rhythm and blues on ska and of soul music on rocksteady - both fostered by the powerful US radio stations in New York, Miami and New Orleans beaming the music across the Atlantic..." Soul Jazz Records
5 mai 2020
Afrobeat Makers – Tony Allen Rhythms Revisited Vol 1 & 2 (2012-2014, Comet Records)
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Voici les 2 premiers opus de la série dont fait partie le Nu Guinea posté il y a peu ; le 1er est excellent, le second est plus electro, donc moins ma sauce... Bless !
5 mai 2020
Papa Chango - The Matador (M.T. Records, 2012) + The Lost Moon Of Bellaris ( (M.T. Records, 2016)
"The Matador" est une pure merveille d'afrobeat. "The Lost Moon Of Bellaris" est plus axé sur l'Ethio-Jazz.
Melbourne Afro Power. Big Up.
"Subterranean trance-like movements of afro-funk mashed-up with psychedelic guitar lines and scatterings of broken brass is the order and Papa Chango delivers like no other. Unique in this thriving Melbourne scene they take it to the gritty edge, melding banging technique with playful exuberance. This Melbourne based 8-piece brings audiences to a sweat on packed dance-floors, evoking a hidden spirit within.
2012 saw the release of their breakthrough album, 'The Matador'. Taking the listener on a sonic journey over barren plains and rugged terrain, 'The Matador' is the "soundtrack to the film yet to be filmed."
In 2016, their latest release, 'The Lost Moon of Bellaris' continued the sonic evolution of the band, pushing further out into the vastness of the void, propelling you towards distant, unexplored territories.
Featuring newest member Nat Grant on vibraphone and percussion, along with special guests, the band have let their ethio-jazz influences take hold and delivered an album that explores the darkness of space and the lightness of life. From the luscious horn and vibraphone melodies of the title track, through to the deep, subterranean rhythms of 'Nightmares on Sax' and the straight dance floor swagger of 'The Son and The Snake'. Once again, texture and form are at the forefront of the release with 8 tracks of cinematic, instrumental badness." Papa Chango Presentation
5 mai 2020
Florida Funk/ Texas Funk/ Midwest Funk/ Carolina Funk (Jazzman, 2002-2007)
The Funky States Of America!
Merci à Jazzman pour toutes ces pépites. Raw & Heavy.
Texas Funk: Hard Texas Funk 1968-1975 (2002)
Midwest Funk: Funk 45s From Tornado Alley (2003)
Florida Funk: Funk 45'S From The Alligator State (2006)
Carolina Funk: Funk 45s From The Atlantic Coast (2007)
4 mai 2020
Speedometer - Downtown Funk '74 (KPM Production Music – Digital Only, 2017)
Heavy Funk, Afro & Soulful beats. High Quality Work.
Comme on aime chez FunkyGrooves.
Since forming as a quartet 15 years ago, Speedometer has been at the forefront of the funk and soul scene. Their music has been on the playlist of every funk and soul DJ dropping their heavy funk, latin or soulful beats on dancefloors around the world. Their music has also been the backdrop for countless TV shows and even Hollywood film trailers and has inspired a new a generation of funk bands too.
The early days were small gigs, playing Meters covers and Meters-inspired originals (hence the name). As the attention grew, so did the band, from a quartet up to the 10-piece outfit seen today. On the way, there have been countless singles, a load of albums, collaborations with some of legendary names in soul and funk, and toured all over Europe and Japan.
4 mai 2020
¡Gózalo! Bugalú Tropical Vol.1, Vol.2, Vol.3 & Vol.4 (Vampisoul, 2007, 2009 & 2011)
On reste chez Vampisoul et en Amérique du Sud mais cette fois-ci avec le Pérou qui nous avait caché toute sa puissance musicale. Let's Boogaloo!
Big Up Vampisoul.
"During the 1930s, dance bands in Peru were heavily influenced by their Cuban counterparts. The same thing happened in other places such as Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean. Those were the days of the American big bands that came about during and after the Second World War.
It wasn’t until the 50s, however, that Tropical, as music from the Caribbean was known, became a complete socio-cultural phenomenon in Peru. An entire legion of amazing musicians erupted: singers and bands who delighted their audiences playing mambos, guarachas, merengues and boleros. Many of the bands recorded for local record labels such as El Virrey, Sono Radio and MAG. During the 50s, Peruvian bands took on guaracha and other Cuban rhythms, incorporating jazz, fox trot, twist and rock & roll influences. Something similar took place in the 60s: musicians incorporated jazz sounds instead of complying with New York’s strict guidelines. According to Alfredo Linares, “the fact that we sounded different from New York was basically because of the jazz influence we stamped into our sound… It was a musical concept we had a grasp on that ended up being beneficial to defining our style.”
Before boogaloo came onto the scene and the generation’s takeover was solidified, the type of Latin music being heard in New York during the early 60s consisted of mambo, pachanga and cha cha cha – and it was the typical Cuban orchestra or brass band that monopolized audiences. Nonetheless, despite of the success of Cuban music and the prestige that some musicians gained, Puerto Rican and Cuban communities continued to be looked upon with uncertainty by the English-speaking population. In New York, the lack of housing forced recent arrivals from Puerto Rico to move to the Bronx, where little by little a new community was formed. Music calmed moods and broke down racial barriers amidst a time of social agitation. Blacks and Latinos not only shared common frustrations, but musical preferences as well. These were times of change.
Without leaving their Latin-influenced side behind, these youths assimilated soul and rhythm & blues. They discovered the Supremes, Joe Tex, The Temptations, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye and other Motown stars. A continuous crossing of cultures began, creating an addictive mix of striking, revolutionary sounds. Compelled to create a new rhythm that would identify itself with el barrio, they managed to match the success reached by genres that dominated the market thanks to a hybrid style that would rule the dance floors into the late 70s. Boogaloo, along with its siblings shing-a-ling and Afroloo, had been born." Munster Records / Vampisoul
4 mai 2020
Trópical Disco! Vol. 1 & 2 - 20 Groovy Cuts From Brazil 1970-1975 / 1976-1980 (Unknown)
2 compilations diggées sur le Net, a long time ago. Sur un site qui n'existe plus et dont j'ai perdu le nom.
Si son propriétaire se reconnaît, tout mon respect et ma gratitude pour cette selection.
4 mai 2020
Bosporus Bridges 3 - A Wide Selection Of Turkish Funk & Jazz ( Black Pearl Records, 2019)
Après les 2 premiers volumes déjà publiés sur le site, here is the 3rd volume. Last but no least. The Groove knows no borders. Big Up Hesope!
4 mai 2020
The Afrosound Of Colombia Volume 1 & 2 (Vampi Soul, 2010-2014)
Fatales compiles... Bless.
3 mai 2020
Funky Kingston 1 & 2 - Reggae Dance Floor Grooves 1968 - 74 (Trojan, 2002 & 2005)
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Des Hits Soul, Funk à la sauce Jamaicaine. Furieusement FunkyGroove.
Un régal / delightful!
"The influence of black American music on the development of Jamaican music over the past fifty years has been nothing short of profound, but while the significance of fifties R&B and sixties and seventies soul has been regularly highlighted, the the impact of funk was largely overlooked until the release of this long over-due collection
Featuring some of the funkiest sounds laid down in Kinston during the late sixties and early seventies, the compilation highlights a mixture of original and cover versions by some of the reggaes greatest musical talents.
Among those gettin it on down on this celebration of Jamaican funk are such luminaries as Bob Marley, Lee Perry, Toots & the Maytals and Ken Boothe a varied cast that reflects the far-reaching influence of hard-hitting American R&B on the islands music industry." Trojan Records
3 mai 2020
Blue Note Classic Records : Funky Jazz Series Part. 4
Street Funk And Jazz Grooves.
Big Up RVG.
Blue Note Classic Records: Funky Jazz Series Part. 4
Richard Grooves Holme - Comin' On Home - 1971
Grant Green - The Final Comedown - 1972
Horace Silver - Total Response (The United States Of Mind / Phase 2) - 1972
Donald Byrd - Street Lady - 1973
Eddie Henderson - Heritage - 1976
BLUE, BREAK, BEATS
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