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Chef James Hemmings
Thomas Jefferson is known as a founding father and a founding foodie. Less well-known is the remarkable man who once fed his refined palate: James Hemings. In the 18th century, Hemings was one of...
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Vintage Black Heroes Exhibition
Vintage Black Heroes – A Panel Exhibition Featuring Vintage Black Comic Strips From The 1950’s The Museum Of UnCut Funk has acquired exclusive licensing rights to four Vintage Black comic strips...
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Vintage Black Heroines Exhibition
Vintage Black Heroines – A Panel Exhibition Featuring Vintage Black Comic Strips And Comics From The 1950’s-1970’s The Museum Of UnCut Funk has acquired exclusive access to two Vintage Black comic...
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FUNKY JAZZ IN 2015 – FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
A couple of classics were released this past year, a few tributes, music from some that are jazz favorites and a couple of relative new-comers. Harry Connick’s new release is a little different from...
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FUNKY HAIR VS. STINKY HAIR
I Love FUNKY hairstyles but don’t understand dirty or stinky ones. The Funkiest of all hairstyles (to me) are dreadlocks and the spiked look. One among a nation, influenced by the late great and...
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FUNK AD(D)$ UP TO DOLLAR$ – PT. $EVEN
The Isley Brothers hit “Fight the Power” is currently featured in a new commercial for Nespresso. The spot features actors/ directors George Clooney and Danny DeVito. The two Hollywood veterans are...
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THE FUNKY TOP-10 FOR 2015
I like to drop my FUNKIEST MUSIC list of the year prior to the Grammy nominations. As the announcements are this morning, I’m always curious, to see how the academy will measure up – Yeah I said it!...
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BLACK & WHITE GRAMMY FUNK!!!
There are four Grammy nominees that chose black & white for their album covers that I have written about in this blog previously. This is just a hats off and Congratulations to Alabama Shakes,...
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“THE COLOR PURPLE” IS BACK ON BROADWAY!
“The Color Purple” opens on Broadway tomorrow night! Starring Jennifer Hudson as “Shug Avery,” the all around female entertainer performed a segment of the show, on “The Late Show” after taking the...
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44 in 40 More Comic Books
There is no question that the Curators of the Museum Of UnCut Funk are huge supporters of President Barack Obama. We have spent a great deal of time documenting his speeches and his accomplishments. We...
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FOUR NEW FUNKY FLICKS, “STAR WARS” & THE GOLDEN GLOBES
As not only America, but the world will be zoned into Chapter 7 of “Star Wars” come this Friday, there’s plenty of Funky films to be seen. FOUR NEW FUNKY FLICKS, “STAR WARS” & THE GOLDEN GLOBES...
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THE HISTORY OF “RACE BAITING”
A long time friend of mine sent me this video on Facebook. It’s incredible because it breaks down the root of bigotry, the dynamics of the caste system in America and it’s guiding force through media,...
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FUNK AD(D)$ UP 2 DOLLAR$ – PART 8
Owww – “I Feel Good”!!! Once again the Power of FUNK is exemplified in advertising. James Brown’s iconic music is the backdrop for L.L. Bean’s new spot… nuff said c-dub...
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THE GRAMMYS ARE COMING!!!
The 58th Grammy Awards ceremony will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. A couple months ago, I wrote about a few artists I believed were worthy of...
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BRADY’S GOT BOSTON BY THE BALLS!!!
Tom Brady’s got Boston by the balls! The NFL got an entire year of free publicity due to “Deflategate.” Throughout the constant media blitz, Boston stood by their beloved Brady, initiating a “Free...
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40th Anniversary of Blaxploitation Vol. 7 – 1976
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, 1976 during...
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2016 State Of the Union Address – President Obama’s Last
President Obama Final State Of The Union Address January 13, 2016 Preview Of The Final State Of The Union Address Final State Of The Union Address 9:10 P.M. EST Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members...
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40 YEARS OF CELEBRATING BLACK (AMERICAN) HISTORY MONTH!
Forty years ago this February, President Gerald Ford, was the first to recognize “Black History Month.” This period of acknowledgement evolved from “Negro History Week,” that was created by historian...
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BARRY’S FUNKY RECIPES
Barry Roberts is “An Outdoorsman,” “one who spends much time in the outdoors or in outdoor activities” according to Webster’s, and very accurate when it comes to Roberts. He Loves to hunt (that’s him...
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Museum Of UnCut Funk Partners With The Google Cultural Institute
The Museum Of UnCut Funk brings images from it’s FUNKY Collection online with the Google Cultural Institute February 1st, 2016 Starting today, over 240 artifacts from the Museum Of UnCut Funk...
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