Guest Mix by Dr. Strangelove, Berlin, Germany. The start already has some cool tunes to offer. “Hogtied” by Chain Reaction from 1977. Available on Bandcamp and surely worth to have an ear. Or an other beautiful track from Messengers Inc. The highlights are coming later with “Ain’t my stuff good…
Guest Mix by Rafa Rico Sanchez, Spain. The selection has many highlights between mainly new bands and great classics. The fabulous “Get the funk Mr.Trump” by Funkdacion starts the mix. The band from Granada is one of the most veteran groups in Funk & Soul sound in Spain. “How…
A mix with the cream of the cream of soundtrack producers and finest jazz-funk fusionists of modern times. “Swollen Goods” was written by Cornelius op den Zieken, the musical director of the Rudi Carrell Show. The show was an essential part of the weekend in the 70s in Germany. “Dust…
A crazy exploration through new breaks and golden fruits of funk! Amazing stuff to discover. Especially “Funky Mozart” taken from “Stand By Me (Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get)“, an album led by jazz drummer Bernard Purdie which was recorded for the Mega label in 1971. The adaption is simply clever…
Another Soul Gramophon Session by Cupatee Selecta, Switzerland. We especially love the groove between white and black funk’n’soul. This mix never gets old and reflects both sides beautifully. One standout track is “Work Song” by Pat Lundy, a groover that runs for over 7 minutes and blows you away….
This is the final mix of the Black Trilogie. While the first two mixes explored themes of drug-induced suffering, struggles in the ghetto, and women’s emancipation, this mix celebrates liberation, pride, and resistance through the powerful rhythms of soul and funk music. Curtis Mayfield‘s departure from The Impressions in 1970…