In 1974, Graham Central Station’s hit “Can You Handle It” reached #9 on the BILLBOARDS chart This song takes me back to my preteen years, with my parents, purchasing the newest 45s, and being so excited to go home and get down to it. This was ONE of them. Graham Central Station’s style is an […]
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R.I.P. Louis Johnson One of the Funkiest and Bassist eva’
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THA Godfathas and Godmothas of FUNK…the Almighty FUNKADELIC From their 1974 released album with the same name, as the single “Standing On the Verge of Getting it On”. A very stanky ass tune. So funky..its NASTY! Funkadelic’s 1976 LIVE performance in Houston is CWAAAZY!
Continue reading1974- I loved FUNK music 1974- TV shows were created around Black American life 1974- I learned the dance move “the bump” 1974- My creativity began and my love for black culture became more alive A HUGE YEAR for black arts, culture, music, film, and I am celebrating 1974
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I feel mix emotion when I watch this performance, but I know Tina Turner wouldn’t want me to go back to the past in that way…so let me just say “Nutbush City Limits” is a crazy tune..one of my favourites. Tina kills it, the dancers are crazy, and the band is on point In Toronto […]
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THIS IS HAPPENIN’ TONITE…at MASSEY HALL! I believe 2 of the greatest talents eva’…The Incredible SHAD, with Opening Act, ZAKI IBRAHIM. Not 2 BE MISSED SHAD “Yaa I Get It” ZAKI IBRAHIM “Go Widdit”
Continue readingHer name is Lithofayne Pridgon, and she is “Foxy Lady”. See this wonderful, rare and indepth interview with The Guardian. A true sense of the scene in the 60’s, her journey with Jimi Hendrix and tales of others we admire.
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“Little White Lie” is a documentary that delves into the life of director and main character, Lacey Schwartz. Lacey clearly looked different from her Jewish family, but lived her life as a white person. In peeling back the layers, she discovers a family secret…her mother had an affair, hence Lacy learning her true identity. She […]
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AL GREEN…soulful man with a spirit so deep that his voice transcends every note he sings. “Love and Happiness”, will make you feel REAL GOOD!
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First, I LOVE CHAKA KHAN. She has one of the most powerful soulful voices I’ve ever heard, and one of the most sharpest hip moves to this day. “Once You Get Started”, is one of the 1st 45’s that I remember hearing in my house. And I would play it over and over again. It’s […]
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The AFRODELIK Brand is a disciple of the FUNK, spreading the word through our designs. We create original Hand Drawn Art for clothing, dedicated to making you look and feel FUNKY.
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