Posts Tagged: 2012
The Bar-Kays’ New Song, Video & EP! Out Now!!
The day has finally come! The Bar-Kays have released a fresh new collection of tunes, with an all-star cast of featured vocalists including George Clinton, Eightball, Dj Paul from Three 6 Mafia and Jazze Pha. The new EP is available NOW
The Bar-Kays’ New Song, Video & EP! Out Now!!
The day has finally come! The Bar-Kays have released a fresh new collection of tunes, with an all-star cast of featured vocalists including George Clinton, Eightball, Dj Paul from Three 6 Mafia and Jazze Pha. The new EP is available NOW
George Duke’s Wife Succumbs To Cancer
Photo of Corine and George Duke from the 2010 Capital Jazz SuperCruise. Rest in peace, Corine, longtime wife of funk/jazz fusion pianist George Duke. She died this week due to complications with cancer. Shine on, Mrs. Duke! “And though I
George Duke’s Wife Succumbs To Cancer
Photo of Corine and George Duke from the 2010 Capital Jazz SuperCruise. Rest in peace, Corine, longtime wife of funk/jazz fusion pianist George Duke. She died this week due to complications with cancer. Shine on, Mrs. Duke! “And though I
Hip Hop Diva Ms. Melodie Dies July 17, 2012
by Kitty Savage July 19, 2012 News is pending on the cause of death of Ms. Melodie. Originally born Ramona Parks, the rhyme artist is perhaps most known for her musical and matrimonial affiliation with KRS-One and his group Boogie
Hip Hop Diva Ms. Melodie Dies July 17, 2012
by Kitty Savage July 19, 2012 News is pending on the cause of death of Ms. Melodie. Originally born Ramona Parks, the rhyme artist is perhaps most known for her musical and matrimonial affiliation with KRS-One and his group Boogie
New Bobby Womack Music Video! “Whatever Happened to the Times”
Check out our other posts to read about Bobby’s challenging diagnosis received shortly before his album The Bravest Man in the Universe was released June 8th, 2012 (on sale for only $8 on iTunes). Below is the first video release for the album. “Whatever
New Bobby Womack Music Video! “Whatever Happened to the Times”
Check out our other posts to read about Bobby’s challenging diagnosis received shortly before his album The Bravest Man in the Universe was released June 8th, 2012 (on sale for only $8 on iTunes). Below is the first video release for the album. “Whatever
RIP Beloved P-Funk Diva Belita Woods (May 14, 2012)
“The Voice” Belita Woods, sweet and gritty vocalist of P-Funk and the Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown, has passed into that great celestial spacegroove beyond. Belita went to see a doctor today, May 14. While one report says she had rejected a medical treatment
RIP Beloved P-Funk Diva Belita Woods (May 14, 2012)
“The Voice” Belita Woods, sweet and gritty vocalist of P-Funk and the Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown, has passed into that great celestial spacegroove beyond. Belita went to see a doctor today, May 14. While one report says she had rejected a medical treatment
Dirty Virginia Funk……”Son of Something Nasty” Album Released & Streaming TODAY 4/27/12!
The Fielding Mellish is a young band from Virginia, featuring a contributor to FMN, bassist Bryce Quinn. Bryce interviewed Norwood Fisher for Funk Music News just before the funk-punk legend graced Bass Guitar magazine’s cover in January! You can find the
Dirty Virginia Funk……”Son of Something Nasty” Album Released & Streaming TODAY 4/27/12!
The Fielding Mellish is a young band from Virginia, featuring a contributor to FMN, bassist Bryce Quinn. Bryce interviewed Norwood Fisher for Funk Music News just before the funk-punk legend graced Bass Guitar magazine’s cover in January! You can find the
Authentic Counterfeit: A Unifying Expression of Popular Music
This band has been lighting up the main strip of Boston’s musical heart on Boylston Street, across from the landmark Prudential Center on spotty weekday nights. It’s easy to know if they’re out there- you’ll see the crowds and hear
Authentic Counterfeit: A Unifying Expression of Popular Music
This band has been lighting up the main strip of Boston’s musical heart on Boylston Street, across from the landmark Prudential Center on spotty weekday nights. It’s easy to know if they’re out there- you’ll see the crowds and hear
420 Funk Mob West Coast Tour Starts 4/20!
420 FUNK MOB TOUR THE WEST COASTApril 18 the Mint – Los Angeles, CAApril 20 Red Fox Tavern – Eureka, CAApril 22 Sweetwater Music Hall – Mill Valley, CA The following is copied from the event page on Facebook. Dig
420 Funk Mob West Coast Tour Starts 4/20!
420 FUNK MOB TOUR THE WEST COASTApril 18 the Mint – Los Angeles, CAApril 20 Red Fox Tavern – Eureka, CAApril 22 Sweetwater Music Hall – Mill Valley, CA The following is copied from the event page on Facebook. Dig
Update: Bobby Womack Diagnosed With Cancer
On Sunday morning, March 25th, Bootsy Collins reported on his personal Facebook page, “I JUST SPOKE TO OUR FRIEND BOBBY WOMACK. He Wanted You All to Know That He Loves You & Thxs for the Prayers. Docs Says He Is
Update: Bobby Womack Diagnosed With Cancer
On Sunday morning, March 25th, Bootsy Collins reported on his personal Facebook page, “I JUST SPOKE TO OUR FRIEND BOBBY WOMACK. He Wanted You All to Know That He Loves You & Thxs for the Prayers. Docs Says He Is
Bobby Womack Battling Pneumonia; On the Verge of Gettin’ It On….
Please read the March 25th Update on this story; It’s worse than pneumonia. The great Bobby Womack needs your soul power, funkateers- the legendary singer, songwriter, and producer is getting help at a hospital tonight as he struggles with pneumonia. Bootsy
Bobby Womack Battling Pneumonia; On the Verge of Gettin’ It On….
Please read the March 25th Update on this story; It’s worse than pneumonia. The great Bobby Womack needs your soul power, funkateers- the legendary singer, songwriter, and producer is getting help at a hospital tonight as he struggles with pneumonia. Bootsy
