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“The Naz” New Song by George Clinton & Sly Stone 2013!!!

Sly & George have something new and funky for your ear-hole!!! Leave your comments below & share, share, share!!! “The Naz”

“The Naz” New Song by George Clinton & Sly Stone 2013!!!

Sly & George have something new and funky for your ear-hole!!! Leave your comments below & share, share, share!!! “The Naz”

Stream Bubonik Funk’s Latest LP!

The Southern fellas of Bubonik Funk have kindly just submitted this live LP for our listening review & pleasure. The five tracks were recorded last month at Amos’ Southend of Charlotte, NC.  Check out the stream and leave your comments!! TOUR DATES:

Stream Bubonik Funk’s Latest LP!

The Southern fellas of Bubonik Funk have kindly just submitted this live LP for our listening review & pleasure. The five tracks were recorded last month at Amos’ Southend of Charlotte, NC.  Check out the stream and leave your comments!! TOUR DATES:

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RIP Bassist Cordell “Boogie” Mason, “The Ultimate Funk Theologian”

PFunk songstress Kendra Foster posted to her Facebook today “We have sadly lost another one of our PFunk soldiers. Mr. Cordell “Boogie” Mosson, a legend in the land of bass. My Uncle Boog was rhythm, and we will miss him

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RIP Bassist Cordell “Boogie” Mason, “The Ultimate Funk Theologian”

PFunk songstress Kendra Foster posted to her Facebook today “We have sadly lost another one of our PFunk soldiers. Mr. Cordell “Boogie” Mosson, a legend in the land of bass. My Uncle Boog was rhythm, and we will miss him

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Bernie Worrell Fundraises For Tour Van!!!! 11 Days Left (Exp. March 18)!!

my bad! whew! I had posted 8 days left on this. Blame my maggot brain. There’s 11 days left– still, time’s a tickin’ on this fundraiser!!! <3 kitty savage Who wouldn’t love to see one of the all time legends

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Bernie Worrell Fundraises For Tour Van!!!! 11 Days Left (Exp. March 18)!!

my bad! whew! I had posted 8 days left on this. Blame my maggot brain. There’s 11 days left– still, time’s a tickin’ on this fundraiser!!! <3 kitty savage Who wouldn’t love to see one of the all time legends

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L*A*W Remembering Omar Chandler

From L*A*W, RAW Artist of the Year 2012: Ladies & Gentlemen..WE LOSE YET ANOTHER ONE Harlem’s own & Apollo Theater Legend Omar Chandler (RIP) To real Hip-Hop heads, he’s known as the voice singing the classic Frankie Beverly hook for

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L*A*W Remembering Omar Chandler

From L*A*W, RAW Artist of the Year 2012: Ladies & Gentlemen..WE LOSE YET ANOTHER ONE Harlem’s own & Apollo Theater Legend Omar Chandler (RIP) To real Hip-Hop heads, he’s known as the voice singing the classic Frankie Beverly hook for

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Nigel Hall Takes Herbie’s seat in The Headhunters; Will Not Be At Bowlive 2013

FEBRUARY 23, 2013 BY KITTY SAVAGE Nigel Hall, the Maine-bred vocalist and pianist, perhaps most known for his leading of Soulive for several years, will be joining The Headhunters for a 2 week tour of Brazil starting March 1st. Nigel

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Nigel Hall Takes Herbie’s seat in The Headhunters; Will Not Be At Bowlive 2013

FEBRUARY 23, 2013 BY KITTY SAVAGE Nigel Hall, the Maine-bred vocalist and pianist, perhaps most known for his leading of Soulive for several years, will be joining The Headhunters for a 2 week tour of Brazil starting March 1st. Nigel

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Donald Byrd Dies at Age 80

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ltYHdbcWeB4#! Details are still pending per the release of information from Byrd’s immediate family, whom, according to Byrd’s nephew, have created a “shroud of secrecy” around the death of his uncle, and so must be having a hard time about

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Donald Byrd Dies at Age 80

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ltYHdbcWeB4#! Details are still pending per the release of information from Byrd’s immediate family, whom, according to Byrd’s nephew, have created a “shroud of secrecy” around the death of his uncle, and so must be having a hard time about

Scott Taylor toured with P-Funk from 1997.

P- Funk Sax Player Scott Taylor Passes Away

From the sentiments posted on the wall of Michael Clip Payne of P-Funk today: “SCOTT TAYLOR, REST WELL MY BROTHER!!!! Scott Taylor Saxophones, Clarinet, Flute: Born in Baltimore in 1957, Scott has performed with P-Funk since the summer of ‘97

Scott Taylor toured with P-Funk from 1997.

P- Funk Sax Player Scott Taylor Passes Away

From the sentiments posted on the wall of Michael Clip Payne of P-Funk today: “SCOTT TAYLOR, REST WELL MY BROTHER!!!! Scott Taylor Saxophones, Clarinet, Flute: Born in Baltimore in 1957, Scott has performed with P-Funk since the summer of ‘97