During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was a place filled with restrictive laws and extreme xenophobia. So, it’s not surprising that Communist officials would want to control just what music was broadcast on government-sanctioned radio stations. But there were a lot space for music in Poland, Ungaria, Yugoslavia and other satellite states to experiment funk […]
Michel Maillard
Lover of Brazilian 70's Funk, Trash-Rock and Ultrarhythmical - Sexyturbo - 60's Psychodelica with flavors Vanilla, and Cinnamon.
Got your back
A back 2 back collaboration set with Huas, Netherlands An idea to put a little compilation 1 to 1. Enjoy the result. Creme De Menthe – Tadeusz KlimondaThis pearl can be found on Pop Pulsations II with other funky polish beauties. Willie Chase – J.J. JohnsonComposer of “Willie Dynamite” is a 1973 American blaxploitation […]
Salt Popcorn
A salty mix with fire, monsters and funky tramways… The Popcorns Break Down – Muscle Shoals HornsAs a working horn section, the Muscle Shoals Horns played on countless hit records and toured with some of the biggest names in the business. They even scored hits of their own. The performers include Harrison Calloway Jr. […]
Soul Explosion
Hot soul compilation by Adam Kvasnica from Slovakia The fresh Doris & Kelley‘s “You don’t Have to worry” shows the way. “Gotta Have Money” from James Conwell & The Exits is or me the first highlight. Conwell was the Exits’ x-factor, a magnificent lead singer with a voice similar to Howard Tate‘s, but a […]
Do the Airplane
We’re starting the musical jet plane with a bunch of funky music. A spooky little evil in time of the Corona Virus… Stay healthy at home and enjoy the sound. About Do the Airplane – Mel Production BandTo be found on the beautiful Sampler “Countdown To Soul” from 2017. Starts the countdown to the […]
Exploring Iconic Grooves and Legendary Film Scores
A Soul Gramophon Session with Cupatee Selecta, Switzerland. George Shearing is a prime example of musical innovation. Shearing, blind from birth, began playing the piano at the age of three. The distinctive George Shearing sound was crafted through the unison playing of vibraphone, guitar, and piano. Shearing’s approach involved transposing big band music from […]