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The Mighty Mocambos
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The Mighty Mocambos and their many incarnations have released dozens of 45s and several albums. They have collaborated with musical legends… read moreThe Mighty Mocambos and their many incarnations have released dozens of 45s and several albums. They have collaborated with musical legends such as Afrika Bambaataa, Lee Fields or Kenny Dope, put new talent like Gizelle Smith and Carolin… read moreThe Mighty Mocambos and their many incarnations have released dozens of 45s and several albums. They have collaborated with musical legends such as Afrika Bambaataa, Lee Fields or Kenny Dope, put new talent like Gizelle Smith and Caroline Lacaze on the map, brought Caribbean steel drums to funk c… read more
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Alan Hawkshaw
117,686 listeners
Alan Hawkshaw (1937 - 2021) was a British composer and musician, playing the Hammond organ. He was a part of Emile Ford and the Checkmates … read moreAlan Hawkshaw (1937 - 2021) was a British composer and musician, playing the Hammond organ. He was a part of Emile Ford and the Checkmates in the 1960s, and The Shadows in the 1970s. He also composed a large amount of library music as we… read moreAlan Hawkshaw (1937 - 2021) was a British composer and musician, playing the Hammond organ. He was a part of Emile Ford and the Checkmates in the 1960s, and The Shadows in the 1970s. He also composed a large amount of library music as well as many classic themes for radio and television. Many of … read more
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Johnny Pate
57,755 listeners
Born in Chicago Heights, USA, in 1923, Pate learned to play piano and tuba as a child. Later while serving in the Army, he picked up the ba… read moreBorn in Chicago Heights, USA, in 1923, Pate learned to play piano and tuba as a child. Later while serving in the Army, he picked up the bass and learned arranging. He had stints with Coleridge Davis and Stuff Smith in the '40s. Dur… read moreBorn in Chicago Heights, USA, in 1923, Pate learned to play piano and tuba as a child. Later while serving in the Army, he picked up the bass and learned arranging. He had stints with Coleridge Davis and Stuff Smith in the '40s. During the '50s, he was the resident arranger for the in-h… read more
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Incredible Bongo Band
216,581 listeners
The Incredible Bongo Band, also known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band, was a project started by Michael Viner, a record artis… read moreThe Incredible Bongo Band, also known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band, was a project started by Michael Viner, a record artist manager and executive at MGM Records. The band's output consisted of instrumental music in … read moreThe Incredible Bongo Band, also known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band, was a project started by Michael Viner, a record artist manager and executive at MGM Records. The band's output consisted of instrumental music in the funk genre, characterised by the prominence of bongo dru… read more
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Lefties Soul Connection
91,255 listeners
For more than ten years Lefties Soul Connection is one of Europe's most well-known garage funk & soul band. Based in Amsterdam (th… read moreFor more than ten years Lefties Soul Connection is one of Europe's most well-known garage funk & soul band. Based in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), they played all over Europe and released 3 albums: Hutspot (2006, Excelsior/MPM), … read moreFor more than ten years Lefties Soul Connection is one of Europe's most well-known garage funk & soul band. Based in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), they played all over Europe and released 3 albums: Hutspot (2006, Excelsior/MPM), Skimming the Skum (2007, Excelsior/MPM) and One Punch Pete (… read more
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The Bamboos
280,739 listeners
The Bamboos are an Australian deep funk and soul band hailing from Melbourne. Formed in 2000 by guitarist/producer Lance Ferguson, the band… read moreThe Bamboos are an Australian deep funk and soul band hailing from Melbourne. Formed in 2000 by guitarist/producer Lance Ferguson, the band has gone through several lineup changes over the years, but Ferguson has remained a constant pres… read moreThe Bamboos are an Australian deep funk and soul band hailing from Melbourne. Formed in 2000 by guitarist/producer Lance Ferguson, the band has gone through several lineup changes over the years, but Ferguson has remained a constant presence. They initially drew inspiration from the raw funk of t… read more
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The Diasonics
16,799 listeners
Initiators of the hussar funk from Russia. Rare groove sound. Raw funk feeling. Sensual dramatic melodies. Firmly rooted in the late 60s an… read moreInitiators of the hussar funk from Russia. Rare groove sound. Raw funk feeling. Sensual dramatic melodies. Firmly rooted in the late 60s and early 70s, their debut album “Origin of Forms” was recorded on an 8-channel Japanese tape record… read moreInitiators of the hussar funk from Russia. Rare groove sound. Raw funk feeling. Sensual dramatic melodies. Firmly rooted in the late 60s and early 70s, their debut album “Origin of Forms” was recorded on an 8-channel Japanese tape recorder Otari MX-5050 MK III at The Diasonics HQ’s Magnetone Stud… read more
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Bobby Byrd
172,517 listeners
Bobby Byrd (Robert Howard Byrd, Toccoa, Georgia, August 15, 1934 – Loganville, Georgia, September 12, 2007) was an american funk, soul, rh… read moreBobby Byrd (Robert Howard Byrd, Toccoa, Georgia, August 15, 1934 – Loganville, Georgia, September 12, 2007) was an american funk, soul, rhythm & blues, gospel singer, songwriter and record producer. Bobby Byrd was raised in the rela… read moreBobby Byrd (Robert Howard Byrd, Toccoa, Georgia, August 15, 1934 – Loganville, Georgia, September 12, 2007) was an american funk, soul, rhythm & blues, gospel singer, songwriter and record producer. Bobby Byrd was raised in the relative security of a church going family in Toccoa, Georgia. H… read more
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Cookin' On 3 Burners
122,455 listeners
Cookin' On 3 Burners are a band from Melbourne, Victoria that formed in 2000. They consist of Jake Mason, Ivan Khatchoyan and Lance Fe… read moreCookin' On 3 Burners are a band from Melbourne, Victoria that formed in 2000. They consist of Jake Mason, Ivan Khatchoyan and Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), a three piece powerhouse who serve up the rawest in deep funk, jazz, boogalo… read moreCookin' On 3 Burners are a band from Melbourne, Victoria that formed in 2000. They consist of Jake Mason, Ivan Khatchoyan and Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), a three piece powerhouse who serve up the rawest in deep funk, jazz, boogaloo and soul. Led by a wailing Hammond Organ, they are distinc… read more
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Breakestra
147,981 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