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Gil Scott-Heron :: I’m New Here -

When someone mentions there’s a new Gil Scott-Heron album coming out, you sit up and take notice. On February 9th, XL Records will release I’m New Here, Scott-Heron’s first new album in over 14 years. Produced by XL’s owner, Richard Russell, the album finds the poet moving through a dense...

Music DVD Review: Parliament Funkadelic - The Mothership Connection Live 1976 -

» Music Review: The Who - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy

How would you like to spend a Halloween night funkin’ out with one of the P-Funk originators? With this DVD you can. Parliament Funkadelic played a freaky October 31st show in Houston’s Summit Arena. Dressed in outfits ranging from...

Shuggie Otis :: Inspiration Information (Re-revisited) -

Shuggie Otis’ afro is reason enough to give his music a spin. A weave like that has potential, after all. And as it turns out, Otis’ music is a lot like his hair: a lush dome of soul-funk.If you were familiar with Otis prior to the 2001 reissue of Inspiration...

The Breakestra Dedicates Next Album To DJ Dusk -

Los Angeles Funk outfit The Breakestra is gearing up for their next official release, Dusk Till Dawn. The September 29th album comes by way of Strut Records, the band's first run with the label that's also home to Grandmaster Flash [click to read].

Dusk Till Dawn is reportedly Breakestra's return...

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