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“DESPACITO” IS A FUNKIN’ INTERNATIONAL SMASH!
Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” featuring Daddy Yankee dropped at the top of the year. The phrase “It was a very good year” certainly applies for the tune, as it’s the most viewed video of all time on...
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A GRAMMY MUSICAL BAKER’S DOZEN for 2017
2017 was a good year for music. Although I’m sure there’s more to hear, what I got in, was all good! What I’m really happy about, is the essence of FUNK, in so much of what I liked. Although it...
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GEORGE CLINTON LIVE! AN NPR TINY DESK CONCERT
I just had to drop this link as an earmark in time… George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic perform a Tiny Desk Concert on Nov. 3, 2017…...
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Black History: REMEMBERING GARY HARRIS – A “RECORD MAN” TRIBUTE
Gary Harris was a self-proclaimed “Record Man.” One who worked in radio, at the beginning and the end of his illustrious life and career, he touched the lives of many – mine was one. Gary’s FB Profile...
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A Little of My BLACK HISTORY: 28 Contemporaries that Inspire(d) Me
In celebration of Black History Month I’m paying tribute to 28 contemporary history makers. These people have inspired me throughout my life, as well as today, and are making a positive impact on our...
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MY FAVORITE MOVIE(S) – LOVED OLDMAN SINCE “EVERYONE”
Remember when we were younger and simply enjoyed the show! In hindsight, I actually realize dynamics of the film(s) affected me, although I wasn’t thoroughly conscience of it at the time. The broadcast...
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AMERIFUNKINGUN: Down w/ MARCH FOR OUR LIVES
I BELIEVE THESE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE – THEY’VE BEEN TAUGHT WELL AND ARE LEADING THE WAY. Love, support and congratulations, to ALL that marched and supported the children today. I salute them for...
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Museum Of UnCut Funk Covered In Us of America
The curators of the Museum Of UnCut Funk were recently interviewed for Us Of America, which called us “The Virtual Museum Of Modern Black Culture”! (more…)
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40th Anniversary of Blaxploitation Vol. 9 – 1978
Celebrating the 40th anniversaries of Blaxploitation films and films that starred Black actors during the Blaxploitation film genre. These films were released from January 1 – December 31, 1978 during...
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ARETHA FRANKLIN IS A LEGEND!
There’s not a lot I can say about “The Queen of Soul,” that a myriad of writers and multiple media outlets, have not already professed. Services for the girl that began singing in her father C. L....
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DIVAS INTERNATIONAL: CAMILA, BEBE & DUA BRING IT!
Camila Cabello, Bebe Rexha and Dua Lipa, are just a few female talents that had breakthrough success, over the past year. I speak of these three in particular, because whenever I heard their music...
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KRAVITZ: LINEAGE, LEGEND & LEGACY
Four-Time Grammy Award Winner, Lenny Kravitz’s New Album “Raise Vibration,” is in stores and available online now. Steeped in Rock-n-Soul, from his humble beginnings, Lenny’s music has always been an...
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The FUNK of CHESS Records by Elise LeGrow
The Grammy Award wining team that gave us Joss Stone’s “Soul Sessions,” has stepped back into the fray, with Elise LeGrow. Her debut album “Playing CHESS,” produced by Steve Greenberg, Mike Mangini...
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THE RE-IMAGININGS OF ANGELIQUE AND EVANESCENCE
How fitting of Angelique Kidjo, to do a re-imagining of the classic Talking Heads smash album, “Remain In Light.” I actually got to meet Talking Heads founder David Byrne, during my years at the New...
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THE BEST MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES OF 2018!
It’s quite a diverse bunch, but they’re all worth a watch. “Jeff Lynne’s ELO: Wembley or Bust,” “Joan Jett: Bad Reputation,” and “Elvis Presley: The Searcher” are three musical documentaries that...
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SOJA’S BEEN MAKING MUSIC FOR 20 YEARS
“Poetry in Motion” is SOJA’s 8th and latest studio release. The band’s last CD was their first live album, which got critical acclaim, and was Grammy nominated. This marked the 2nd nomination for the...
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THE FUNKALICIOUS TOP-10 in B&W and Cover Works of Art
This year for the best of FUNKALICIOUS list, I decided to go with the best CDs I’ve heard, with black and white covers. Pinterest has an article citing 228, of the best black and white album covers, of...
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Funky Turns 50: Black Character Revolution 3D Exhibition
Welcome to our Funky Turns 50: Black Character Revolution 3D Exhibition!Since we are unable to tour this exhibition to physical museums due to COVID-19, we decided to bring our exhibition into the 3D...
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Funky Turns 50: Black Character Revolution Firsts 3D Exhibition
Welcome to our Funky Turns 50: Black Character Revolution Firsts 3D Exhibition!Since we are unable to tour this exhibition to physical museums due to COVID-19, we decided to bring our exhibition into...
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AfroFuturisticFrightNight Funkstication 3D Exhibition
Welcome to our AfroFuturisticFrightNightFunkstication 3D Exhibition! We went deep into our Afrofuturism, Black Horror and Funk vault and pulled out a few items that fit this theme. This is not really...
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