Michel Maillard

Lover of Brazilian 70's Funk, Trash-Rock and Ultrarhythmical - Sexyturbo - 60's Psychodelica with flavors Vanilla, and Cinnamon.

Swollen Goods

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 Yourself Off ” is the […]

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Fonka Donk

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 and astonishing. The Grits kick […]

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Grooves from the Grammophon: Funk and Soul Classics

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. Another highlight is Tom Jones’ […]

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Electric Black Man: Say It Loud & Soul’s Hidden Masterpiece

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 marked the dawn of a […]

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Hustle Edition: In The Spotlight, About The Fight For Survival

About night people, gamblers, drug dealers and late night ladies.   This curated mix captures a fragment of the despair and raw energy from the ghettos of that era. Inspired by the gritty narrative of Terminal Bar (trailer at the end of this post), this compilation delves deep into the soul of urban struggle. Brother […]

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