“Manu Dibango Edition” A funky journey through Manu Dibango’s legacy.He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk and traditional Cameroonian music. He was a member of the seminal Congolese rumba group, African Jazz and has collaborated with many other musicians, including Fania All Stars, Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Bill Laswell, Bernie Worrell, Ladysmith Black Mambazo […]
The Trip Series
The “The Trip Series” from Funkologie is an exploratory musical journey where Funkologie invites listeners to embark on sonic adventures that transcend geographical borders and musical genres. Each installment delves into the rich tapestry of global sounds or showcases unique musical styles, blending funk, groove, and other rhythmic influences to create a distinctive listening experience.
Diaspora
“Fela Kuti Edition” A polyrhythmical journey through Fela Kuti’s african and international heritage.The musical style of Fela is called Afrobeat, a style he largely created, which is a complex fusion of jazz, funk, psychedelic rock and traditional West African chants and rhythms. Tony Allen (Fela’s drummer of twenty years) was instrumental in the creation of […]
Cucaraca Macara
“América Latina” The first trip of funkologie 2020 trough latin funk’n’soul. From Chile to Cuba, Venezuela over New York’s Spanish Harlem and San Francisco. Santiago – Newen AfrobeatThe music of the Chilean band Newen Afrobeat is a vibrant mix of musical cultures, an energetic take on the Afrobeat musical style made famous by Nigerian star […]