An organ trio, nice and spare – with the sort of style that always seems to make the Hammond sound great in funk! The group have a lean approach – funky drums, guitar, and organ – and there's no vocals or other elements in the mix – yet the rhythms also change up nicely ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Very joyous sounds from Konkolo Orchestra – an Afro Funk group, but one with a really uplifting vibe – a really special approach to the music that definitely sets them apart from the rest! Part of the music's charm lies in the vocals – often sung by lead singer Nongoma Ndlovu, a ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A killer set of Latin Soul from the New York scene of the late 60s – a record that's every bit as wonderful as boogaloo classics on labels like Fania and Cotique, but which never got released at the time! The production quality is wonderful – with the mighty Bobby Marin heading up the ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A jazz pianist from the Barcelona scene, but one who's open to a host of other modes too – especially when he moves from keyboards instead of acoustic piano – which really opens things up to all sorts of wonderful sonic possibilities! The group's just a trio – with Ferran Puertas ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fantastic funk from the collection of Robert Perlman – a New York DJ who served up important breaks and beats for the early hip hop sound – and who was digging for records long before anyone cared about funky 45s! There's a massive amount of great funky 45s in this collection – ... (Funky Compilations) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really revelatory collection – one that showcases a West African influence on sounds in Colombia – in a way that's almost a further shift of the way that Afro-Cuban sounds had an impact on Congolese and other rhythmic styles on the other side of the Atlantic! The music often features ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album