Funky Saturday Song of the Day- Brothers Johnson
R.I.P. Louis Johnson One of the Funkiest and Bassist eva’
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Funky Friday Song of the Day- Funkadelic
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
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Ohio Players
Released in 1974. “Fire” was a huge hit for Ohio Players. I used to love dancing to this tune and thought the OHIO PLAYERS were da bomb…their look, their sound, for me, a true representation of FUNKY.
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
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 […]
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- D’Angelo
WELCOME BACK D’ANGELO! We are so happy that you’ve graced us with more amazing music. In celebration of this man’s first album in 14 years: Black Messiah, I elect D’Angelo as this week’s Afrodelik Funky Friday Song of the Day. He is a true ambassador of tha funk…you know that nasty stanky funk I first […]
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Looking to purchase AFRODELIK in person? We will be selling our funky brand at these 3 LOCATIONS, just in time for the holidays: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 2014 PARTRIDGE and PEAR HOLIDAY ARTS MARKET Artscape Youngplace 180 Shaw Street, Toronto 10am- 5PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 HOLIDAY BARNS ART MARKET 76 Wychwood Avenue, Toronto 4pm-10pm THURSDAY, […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Labelle
Labelle…how do I describe my love for thee? They come from the planet Funkensty, where you wear the most amazingly outrageous outfits and belt out the sweet nectar of smooth funk ‘n soul, whilst being beautiful, sexy, and sing like there’s no tomorrow Patti Labelle, Sarah Dash and the amazing Nona Hendryx….Ladies U is FIYAH!
Continue readingFunky Weekend Song of the Day- Graham Central Station
Undoubtedly, one of the most funkiest bands ever Graham Central Station know how to bring it DOWN to the nastiest rawness of what is FUNKY This song brings me to “Church”, and I am a dedicated member of THIS congregation If your feet don’t move to this tune…I don’t know what will
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