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Seun Kuti
44,144 listeners
Seun Kuti is the youngest son of the famous Nigerian afro-beat musician Fela Kuti. Seun started learning to play saxophone when he was eight, which is also when he started taking piano lessons. Seun Kuti has been performing on stage since he was nine years old. He started his career as opening ac… read more -
Breakestra
143,468 listeners
Formed by breaks fanatic Miles Tackett, Breakestra is a constantly morphing hip-hop orchestra based in Los Angeles. The group came together… read moreFormed by breaks fanatic Miles Tackett, Breakestra is a constantly morphing hip-hop orchestra based in Los Angeles. The group came together in 1997-1997 around Tackett's DJ gigs at a coffeehouse. A multi-instrumentalist whose work o… read moreFormed by breaks fanatic Miles Tackett, Breakestra is a constantly morphing hip-hop orchestra based in Los Angeles. The group came together in 1997-1997 around Tackett's DJ gigs at a coffeehouse. A multi-instrumentalist whose work on cello has appeared on recordings by B.B. King, Macy Gray, … read more -
The Olympians
130,770 listeners
Toby Pazner, long time keyboard/vibe player on many Truth & Soul (record company) releases, has come into his own and delivered a sweet… read moreToby Pazner, long time keyboard/vibe player on many Truth & Soul (record company) releases, has come into his own and delivered a sweet little 45 under the band name, The Olympians. The 45 represents Pazner's musical aesthetic a… read moreToby Pazner, long time keyboard/vibe player on many Truth & Soul (record company) releases, has come into his own and delivered a sweet little 45 under the band name, The Olympians. The 45 represents Pazner's musical aesthetic and features El Michels Affair on horns and other members of … read more -
Lafayette Afro Rock Band
113,505 listeners
Though little known in their native U.S., the Parisian-based Lafayette Afro Rock Band was among the premier funk outfits of the 1970s, late… read moreThough little known in their native U.S., the Parisian-based Lafayette Afro Rock Band was among the premier funk outfits of the 1970s, later becoming a seemingly endless source of samples and breaks for artists from Public Enemy to Janet… read moreThough little known in their native U.S., the Parisian-based Lafayette Afro Rock Band was among the premier funk outfits of the 1970s, later becoming a seemingly endless source of samples and breaks for artists from Public Enemy to Janet Jackson. The group was formed on Long Island, NY as the Bob… read more -
El Michels Affair
322,938 listeners
Backup band for the Wu-Tang Clan and accomplished afro-beat soul/funk band in their own right, currently signed to truth & soul recordi… read moreBackup band for the Wu-Tang Clan and accomplished afro-beat soul/funk band in their own right, currently signed to truth & soul recordings. El Michels Affair first appeared in 2002 for a 12" single on Soul Fire records entitled … read moreBackup band for the Wu-Tang Clan and accomplished afro-beat soul/funk band in their own right, currently signed to truth & soul recordings. El Michels Affair first appeared in 2002 for a 12" single on Soul Fire records entitled Easy Access Parts 1 & 2. The release was a loose collabo… read more -
Idris Muhammad
214,821 listeners
Idris Muhammad (November 13, 1939 - July 29, 2014) was a jazz drummer. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana as Leo Morris before changing his name in the 1960s upon his conversion to Islam. He is known for his funky playing style. He has released a number of albums as leader, and has played with a n… read more -
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
164,615 listeners
Brooklyn Funk Essentials is an acid-jazz, funk, and hip hop collective featuring musicians and poets from different cultures. The band was conceived in 1993 by producer Arthur Baker and bassist and musical director Lati Kronlund. Lati Kronlund played the bass, and other members included Hanifah W… read more -
Monophonics
165,339 listeners
Over the past seven years, Monophonics have staked their claim as one of California’s premier bands. Raised amid the Bay Area’s rich musica… read moreOver the past seven years, Monophonics have staked their claim as one of California’s premier bands. Raised amid the Bay Area’s rich musical culture, Monophonics has proudly carried on the tradition of music native to their hometown, whi… read moreOver the past seven years, Monophonics have staked their claim as one of California’s premier bands. Raised amid the Bay Area’s rich musical culture, Monophonics has proudly carried on the tradition of music native to their hometown, which flourished during the birth of psychedelia. Monophonics w… read more -
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
149,414 listeners
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are eight brothers from the south side of Chicago. They come from an extraordinary musical family. Other sisters an… read moreHypnotic Brass Ensemble are eight brothers from the south side of Chicago. They come from an extraordinary musical family. Other sisters and brothers are professional musicians, their mothers are singers, and Phillip Cohran, their father… read moreHypnotic Brass Ensemble are eight brothers from the south side of Chicago. They come from an extraordinary musical family. Other sisters and brothers are professional musicians, their mothers are singers, and Phillip Cohran, their father, has roots running back to Mississippi, his time in the mus… read more -
Whitefield Brothers
47,480 listeners
The Poets of Rhythm have been known by many pseudonyms. Bo Baral's Excursionists of Perception, Bus People Express, Dynamic Soundmaker… read moreThe Poets of Rhythm have been known by many pseudonyms. Bo Baral's Excursionists of Perception, Bus People Express, Dynamic Soundmakers, Karl Hector & the Funk Pilots, The Mercy Sluts, The Mighty Continentals, The New Process, O… read moreThe Poets of Rhythm have been known by many pseudonyms. Bo Baral's Excursionists of Perception, Bus People Express, Dynamic Soundmakers, Karl Hector & the Funk Pilots, The Mercy Sluts, The Mighty Continentals, The New Process, Organized Raw Funk, The Pan-Atlantics, The Soul-Saints Orches… read more