Can you believe I just discovered this song last week??!….Forgive me funky people “Taurus, Aries and Leo” is the name of this tune. Now isn’t this such a great damn groove? Did you really expect anything else from the J.B.’s? If you’re lovin’ this jam, you NEED to tune in to my show FLAVAS of […]
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Afrodelik Funky Friday Song of the Day- Slave
Y’all remember this 1977 tune “Slide”? Slave’s bass licks are cwaazy, and their funky beats are on point…a definite booty shake tune This song brings me back to my childhood. I believe my parents bought this 45 record and we played it over and over and over again… If you’re a fan of the FUNK […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Inez Foxx
YEP! “Crossing Over the Bridge” is that genuine 70’s soul sound with no overproducing on this tune. Tha real deal. Great music, a simple tune..just RIGHT. Inez Foxx is gritty, raw and soulfunky. Tha Real Deal.
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Alicia Keys
Great Performance!!! I love this video for so many reasons. First, “Heartburn” is a kickin’ tune. Two, her voice is amazing. Three, the backup singers and band where killin’ it, and Four, she looked fabulous….and OH! those legs in silver shimmer. From the 1st guitar rift, reminiscent of the 1970 blaxploitation film soundtracks, the groove […]
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
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Snoop Dogg feat. Charlie Wilson
Alright Y’All…first of all I am huge fan of Snoop’s music. I love the way he raps to me so smoothly and his jams are always so funky and tight. “Peaches N Cream” does not disappoint. Produced by Pharrell, it has the groove of the 70’s, the smoothness of Snoop and the deep funkiness of […]
Continue readingBlaxploitation…Exploitation?
Blaxploitation…Exploitation? Actor and Icon, Fred Williamson recently honoured at the TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL for his achievement in film, breaks down his film demands and his thoughts as to who was really exploited in the 1970’s Blaxploitation films. Check it out here Tell AFRODELIK what you think
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Joe Cocker
R.I.P Brother. Joe Cocker was a true SOUL MAN inside and out. He will be missed.
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Stevie Wonder
A few days ago I experienced Stevie Wonder Live, for the 1st time, and it was one of the greatest concerts I’ve ever seen This man is a genius, his lyrics are deep and his vision is spiritual and real Stevie Wonder’s music from the 70’s is my favourite Stevie Wonder and “Living for the […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Foxy
I remember as a youngster hearing this song for the 1st time and thinking..damn this is hot. It became one of my favourite dance tunes that always made the rotation. Needless to say I learned quickly that funk comes in many different shades and I LOVE that
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