Funk Radio
Come along for some fun but edifying discussions surrounding the musical styles of soul, disco and funk. Can you dig it?
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Episode 22 - We Speak Jive!
Today we explore the world of jazz, a major contributor ...
Today we explore the world of jazz, a major contributor to funk and soul both musically and culturally.
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Episode 21 - That's What Blocks Are For
Today we share some of our favorite covers of classic ...
Today we share some of our favorite covers of classic soul songs as done by contemporary artists.
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Episode 20 - We've Reached Ourselves
Today we review the double-LP "Filling Up the City Skies" ...
Today we review the double-LP "Filling Up the City Skies" by soul-inspired electronic artist Pretty Lights.
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Episode 19 - Picture Yourself Naked!
Today we compare studio and live versions of songs, and ...
Today we compare studio and live versions of songs, and discuss what factors contribute to their differences.
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Episode 18 - No Pun Intended!
Today we're stepping back to explore the history of doo-wop ...
Today we're stepping back to explore the history of doo-wop harmony groups who helped pave the way for soul and other genres.
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Episode 17 - You Can Taste It!
Today we discuss house bands: generally unknown groups of musicians ...
Today we discuss house bands: generally unknown groups of musicians who backed some of the most popular songs of all time.
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Episode 16 - The Macarena For Old People
Today we dive into the history of the "Bo Diddley ...
Today we dive into the history of the "Bo Diddley Beat," a widely-used riff that's transcended musical artists and styles for over 50 years.
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Episode 15 - Bloomin' Onions!
Today we discover some disco songs featured in "The Twelfth ...
Today we discover some disco songs featured in "The Twelfth Hour," an hour-long electronic mix by the Twelves.
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Episode 14 - Broadcast From An Elevator
Today we talk about some funk/soul songs written about locations ...
Today we talk about some funk/soul songs written about locations and major cities in the US.
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Episode 13 - Popular Covers
Today we compare some songs with cover versions that became ...
Today we compare some songs with cover versions that became even more popular.
