70's Classic Latin Series : Harlem River Drive (1971)

 70's Classic Latin Series : Afro Temple (1973)

70's Classic Latin Series : Mongo's Way (1971)

 Un album original de 1974 d'une institution cubaine Los Van Van.

Afro-Cuban Funk 70's.

The Hi-Fly Orchestra means all-acoustic jazz with a totally infectious & heavy dancegroove that always gets the crowd on the floor! 

The heavy and rough rhythms are played by drums, double-bass, congas and piano, supporting the wonderful horn-lines by sax and trombone. The high musicality of the 6 members of THFO and the original sound of their instruments assure the most authentic perfomance with absolute high-energy playing!

THFO was founded in 2005 by Jerker Kluge and Florian Riedl. Though played by young musicians, who are influenced by all kinds of todays music, the intent was to create music that sounds as hip as the classic jazz records of the blue note era. Music to dance, without DJ´s, electronics or samples, just pure acoustic music!

One more time! Funky16 Radio Sound selected by Larry Grogan.

1. Capitols – Afro Twist Time (Karen)
2. Slim Harpo – Dynamite (Excello)
3. Bill Cosby – Hikky Burr Pt1 (UNI)
4. Brother Jack McDuff – Hunk of Funk (Blue Note)
5. Donald Height – Life Is Free (Hurdy Gurdy)
6. Stevie Wonder – We Can Work It Out (Tamla)
7. John Phillip Soul & His Stone Marching Band – That Memphis Thing (Pepper)
8. NF Porter – Keep On Keeping On (Lizard)
9. Joe & Everyday People – Sleep Walk (Brooks)
10. Dyke & The Blazers – Funky Walk (Original Sound)
11. Mongo Santamaria – We Got Latin Soul (Columbia)
12. Mickey & the Soul Generation – Football (Maxwell)
13. Johnny Talbot & De Thangs – Pickin’ Cotton (Jasman)

Heavy Funk Covers of James Brown from All Over the World between 1968 to 1974.

Unreleased Deep Funk & Soul Music from rare 45s.

West-African styles and American Funk. Body Music, Afro Funk's 1975 LP, was recorded and released in London, England.

The band was comprised mostly of West-African expatriates residing there. At the time, the city was host to a vibrant African music scene. The massive success of Osibisa created a swarm of young bands trying to use London as a launching pad for international stardom. Unfortunately, Afro Funk did not find the success they were looking for and Body Music became their only album. The deep funk grooves and driving afrobeat rhythms featured on this rare LP have made it a desired addition to record collections around the world.

After its small private press release in London on "Kabana Records," Body Music was also released in extremely limited quantites by Kojo Asare's Chairman Records in Ghana. Despite the well crafted mix of various West-African styles and American funk, without the support of a label and no major touring it quickly faded into obscurity. Today copies rarely surface.

UK Urban Latin Funk. Let's Boogaloo!

Formed by Colombian singer Martha Acosta and bass guitarist/MD Don Fiora (Javier Fioramonti) for the Hogmanay festival in Edinburgh 2001. Manteca proved to be at the cutting edge of the Latin scene, leading over 3,000 people at the World Music Stage "salsa-ing" into the New Year to their unique style of Urban Latin Funk.
Since then Manteca is well known for creating a party mood at festivals and gigs all around. Manteca's personnel are all luminaries on the UK Latin scene. The rhythm section comprises powerful drummer Vancho Manoilovich , Satin Singh on congas, and Dave Oliver on keys. In the brass section, Manteca has three top names: trumpeters Paul Jayasinha and Sid Gold , on saxes Ben Somers / Finn Peters and Paul Taylor on Trombone.

From Richmond Virginia, Funk /Soul & Latin Jazz. International Salsa Music!

Bio Ritmo has invested over two decades in the study and performance of ‘salsa’ music – a genre that evolved during the 60’s and 70’s that fused traditional African, Latino and Caribbean rhythms and melodies with American Jazz sensibilities. The members of Bio Ritmo represent a new generation of ‘salseros’ and are recognized around the globe for their innovative song writing and for pioneering the ‘indie’ salsa movement. This movement aspires to not only preserve the roots of salsa but to contribute to the evolution of the music by incorporating new sounds, rhythms and influences from around the world.

Based out of Richmond Virginia, since 1991, Bio Ritmo began as an experimental percussion ensemble. Founding members Jorge Negron, Rei Alvarez and Jim Thomson shared a love for classic salsa and soon thereafter decided to expand the group’s instrumentation, thus creating a full-fledged salsa orchestra.

Over the last 21 years, the ten-member, Bio Ritmo has performed throughout the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe and The Republic of Georgia. They have independently released 10 albums.

Biónico (Locutor, 2008)
La Verdad (Electric Cowbell, 2011)
Puerta Del Sur (Vampi Soul, 2014)

The Quantic Soul Orchestra is a live band project of musician and DJ, Will Holland. Holland has recorded under several names, most notably Quantic. Tropidélico was recorded in Colombia, where Holland is now based.

The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Stampede (2003)
The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Pushin On (2005)
The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Tropidelico (2007)

Afro-Funk, Latin Groove & Jazz Tropical. Selected by Comet Records.

Totally Funky16 New Orleans Addicted!

Funky16Corners Radio v.5 - Funky Nawlins Vol 1 (2004)

Funky16Corners Radio v.10 - Funky Nawlins Vol 2 (2004)

Funky16Corners Radio v.23 - Funky Nawlins Vol 3 (2007)

Selected by Larry Grogan for Funk16 Corners

Rhythm & Blues, Boogie Soul & Voodoo Funk.

3 compilations dénichées sur le net. Blues Power!

New Orleans Funk Experience collects together 24 rare and raw funk.

Bayou Soul Food!

John Armstrong Presents ¡Cuban Funk Experience!

Funky Sounds From Cuba & Miami 1973-1988

From son, jazz, funk with psychedelic influences & electronic experimentation. Heavy dose of Cuban Soul.

Rare & Unreleased Reggae, Funk & Soul from the vaults of Impact! & Randys Record.

Raw Funk & Deep Soul mixed by Larry Grogan. Keep Funky16 Corners Alive!

Playlist :
Jackie Wilson – Why Don’t You Do Your Thing (Brunswick)
American Breed – Short Skirts (Acta)
Joe Tex Band – Chocolate Cherries (Dial)
James Brown – I Got Ants In My Pants and I Need To Dance (Polydor)
Sweet Cherries – Don’t Give It Away (T Neck)
Johnny Taylor – Hijackin’ Love (Stax)
Dickie Goodman – Ruthie’s Theme (Rainy Wednesday)
Dee Felice Trio – There Was a Time (King)
Johnny Griffiths – I Want Some Satisfaction (Triple B)
Four Larks – Can I Have Another Helping Please (Tower)
Ambers – Soul In Room #401 (Jean)
Ross Carnegie – The Kid (El Con)
Oliver Sain – London Express (Abet)
Fantoms – Junk (Power Funksion)
Joe Hicks – Home Sweet Home (Scepter)
Afro American Ensemble – Free The Black Man’s Chains (GSF)