#Funk

19 de April de 2025
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Soul II Soul: Pioneers of the British Soul Movement

In the vibrant tapestry of 1980s Britain, a unique sound emerged from the heart of London’s multicultural landscape. Soul II Soul, founded by Jazzie B and Daddae Harvey, began as a sound system in North London, embodying the DIY ethos of the era.
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22 de March de 2025
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The Apollo Theatre: The Beating Heart of Black Music in America

If there’s one venue that stands as the undisputed home of Black music in America, it’s Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Located on 125th Street in New York City, the Apollo has been more than just a stage—it’s been a proving ground, a launchpad, and a sacred space where legends were made.
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16 de March de 2025
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The Staple Singers – Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (1972) – Album Review

Few albums embody the intersection of soul, gospel, and activism quite like Be Altitude: Respect Yourself. Released in 1972 on the legendary Stax Records, this album arrived at a pivotal moment in Black American history. The civil rights movement had entered a new phase—Dr. King was gone...
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7 de March de 2025
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STAX Records: The Soul’s Heartbeat of Memphis

Stax Records, one of the most influential soul labels in music history, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1957. Originally founded as Satellite Records by siblings Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton, the label would soon redefine the sound of Southern soul.
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12 de January de 2025
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KDB Sessions: ” Moods Vol I “

Hello people of the Beat Universe. We are lunching the first volume of this serie, a musical trip to take you to that special place where you can sketch a smile while vibing.
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4 de January de 2025
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Parliament’s Mothership Connection: A Cosmic Odyssey of Funk and Freedom

In 1975, when Parliament’s Mothership Connection descended upon the music world, the cultural landscape was ripe for transformation. The Civil Rights Movement had reshaped the socio-political terrain, yet systemic oppression persisted, leaving Black communities searching for empowerment and identity.
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21 de December de 2024
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KDB Sessions – Just for Kicks Vol I

Keep Da Beat has cooked this session to ease your way out to the beat Universe, because we know you love dancing, throwing good energy vibes out there and there's nothing better than da feeling of movements' freedom.
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8 de December de 2024
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Soul Train : Love, Peace and Soul!!

Few things scream “Black culture meets universal cool” like Soul Train. Known as the “Hippest Trip in America,” this iconic music and dance television show didn’t just entertain; it elevated Black music, fashion, and culture to a national—and eventually global—stage. And behind its groove-filled magic stood the sharp, smooth-talking, baritone-voiced Don Cornelius, a pioneer who believed in celebrating Black excellence in the most unapologetic way possible.
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19 de August de 2024
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Take a ride with Rodney Hunter: The electronic music and global funk’s Austrian magnet.

Rodney Hunter is a prominent figure in the global funk, hip-hop, and electronic music scenes, known for his innovative production style and eclectic influences. Born in Austria, Hunter began his musical journey in the 1980s as a member of the influential hip-hop group, the Moreaus...
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17 de June de 2024
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Star Food – Episode IV: ” The Revenge Of The Funk”

The Galaxy keeps vibrating and funk stars are lighting the path to connect those souls keen to open their pandora box and let their flows expand into the Universe. Mesmerising moments await to be awaken...
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