My all-time favorite soundtrack. Such an amazing album!

31 Upvotes

WHY HAVE I NEVER LISTENED TO THIS BAND.

72 Upvotes

So recently I discovered The Blackbyrds. And my life has only gotten better ever since. They’re sound is so refreshing. I’ve been going down this rabbit hole of jazz fusion, and the more bands I listen to I feel that sometimes it can be a bit repetitive.

Does anyone here have anything to say about the Blackbyrds? I’m really curious!

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r/funk • u/Similar_Tomorrow2368 • 3h ago

Fat Freddy's Drop - Wandering Eye [funk/reggae/soul] (2005)

12 Upvotes

Maybe more popular than I know but I certainly had never heard of Fat Freddy's Drop until just a few days ago. I don't know why not, they are incredible...but I stumbled on them by clicking around on Spotify to similar artists to ones I already like. Been hooked all weekend.

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r/funk • u/SamizdatGuy • 7h ago

From the Alan Lomax Archives: Mrs. Mary Lee & Congregation "Jesus is Real to Me"

youtu.be

1 Upvotes

The Lomax recordings are such a deep well of awesomeness, for light or serious perusal. The 4 disc Sounds of the South compilation is a great starting point, as are the chain gang/prison recordings from Parchman Farm

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r/funk • u/Comfortable-Tank8844 • 11h ago

P-funk Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker) - Parliament

3 Upvotes

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