With the ninth anniversary of Charles Bradley’s passing approaching, this Song Selection pays tribute with my favourite recording of his – the hard-hitting “Ain’t It A Sin”, originally tucked away on the B-side of his 2013 Record Store Day release… Read More »Charles Bradley – Ain’t It A Sin
Tribute to the legendary Eddie Palmieri who passed away this week. Seeds Of Life was a great 45 during his time with Harlem River Drive in the early 1970s. R.I.P. El Maestro.
Recent rare 45 record by drummer Jimmy Mayes, released in 1969. The track “The Monkey Shine” features a dance theme and is an energetic instrumental influenced by James Brown, promising to energize the dancefloor with its captivating breaks. Enjoy the… Read More »Jimmy Mayes And The Mill Street Depot – Monkey Shine
New Orleans legend Willie Tee this week. Highly collectible 45 from the member of The Gaturs & The Wild Magnolias.
Great NOLA funk to get you groovin’ into the weekend!
A little r&b classic this week on the blog. I feel alright!!
The author reflects on their love for a track from the “New Orleans Funk” compilation, expressing nostalgia for its sound and the Deep Funk scene. They recount experiences in London’s Soho clubs and mention the rising cost of the original… Read More »The Gaturs – Gator Bait
A new release titled “Barrio Strut” by Si Cheeba, part of the Echo Beats imprint, is now available for pre-order. Limited to 300 copies, the record features “El Barrio Strut” and two tracks, “Bass By Dope Demand” and “Stepper’s Delight.”… Read More »The Beat Broker – El Barrio Strut E.P.
Gazfunk announces a return to posting after a seven-year hiatus, albeit less frequently due to business obligations. The revamped site is now more professional and features diverse content. The latest post discusses a 1971 vinyl selection “Fun Buggy,” known for… Read More »The Poets – Fun Buggy
Featuring Deejays from across Scotland spinning 7″ vinyl nuggets across the spectrum of musical genres. DJs: WeeG Si Cheeba DJ Dema Nic Goodlife F.aye-I Liam Quinn Jamo Kidd Sir Errol D
