FunkyLandia

Donny Hathaway, Live

2007-07-10T12:46:00.000-07:00

Another special touch for my mate Nicolas. Enjoy...

1. What's Goin' On
2. The Ghetto
3. Hey Girl
4. You've Got A Friend
5. Little Ghetto Boy
6. We're Still Friends
7. Jealous Guy
8. Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)

ripped @320,
disc1
disc2

Eddie Hazel, ' Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs '

2007-07-01T12:06:00.000-07:00

Special dedicace to my so dear friend Nicolas, whom I abandonned 2 months ago in Barcelona.
I miss you brother...

1. California Dreamin'

2. Frantic Moment

3. So Goes the Story

4. I Want You (She's So Heavy)

5. Physical Love

6. What About It?

7. California Dreamin' (Reprise)

8. Smedley Smorganoff [*]

9. Lampoc Boogie [*]

10. From the Bottom of My Soul [*]

11. Unkut Funk [*]

ripped @320
here

Rae & Christian, 'northern sulphuric soul'

2007-04-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

1. Divine Sounds - Rae & Christian
2. Anything U Want - Curt Cazal, , Rae & Christian
3. Swan Song (For a Nation) - Rae & Christian, Veba
4. Now I Lay Me Down - Rae & Christian, YZ
5. Hush - Rae & Christian, Texas
6. All I Ask - Rae & Christian, Veba
7. Swimming Pool - Rae & Christian
8. Fool - Rae & Christian
9. Catch a Rude Awakening - Rae & Christian
10. Play on Grand Central - Jungle Brothers, Rae & Christian
11. Bring the Drama - Rae & Christian
12. Flip the Mic - Jeru the Damaja, Rae & Christian
13. Spellbound - Rae & Christian, Veba

Ripped @ 320 kbps

Disc1
Disc2

Enjoy !

Donald Byrd, Stepping into tomorrow

2007-04-01T04:17:00.000-07:00

1. Stepping Into Tomorrow
2. Design A Nation
3. We're Together
4. Think Twice
5. Makin' It
6. Rock And Roll Again
7. You Are The World
8. I Love The Girl

Bad weather in Barcelona, new posts in Funkylandia ;-)

ripped @ 320 (because you're worth it)

Get it here

Enjoy (and thanks to Dr Law for offering me this album )

Hearth, wind and Fire 'Gratitude'

2007-03-31T02:11:00.000-07:00


1. Introduction
2. Africano/Power
3. Yearnin' Learnin'
4. Devotion
5. Sun Goddess
6. Reasons
7. Sing A Message To You
8. Shining Star
9. New World Symphony
10. Interlude #1
11. Sunshine
12. Sing A Song
13. Gratitude
14. Celebrate
15. Interlude #2
16. Can't Hide Love
17. Serpentine Fire/Saturday Nite/Can't Hide Love/Reasons

ripped @ 320 kbps

Enjoy...

HWF1
HWF2

Steel Pulse

2007-03-28T12:08:00.000-07:00

@320bkps

Enjoy :-)

Handsworth revolution

request: anybody knows where to find 'tribute to the martyrs'
thanx...

FFF

2007-03-01T03:50:00.000-08:00

Hi all !! Is an album a month a good upload rate? Defenitly not, but as long as days only have 24 hours, I won't be able to make it better...
So here we go, with another french band, FFF, that -normally- stands for Funky French Federation.
Powerfull and funky !! Pure Fonk

Enjoy !

Blast Culture

Que justice soit faite !

2007-01-31T12:30:00.000-08:00

So long since I didn't post, i'm so sorry.

I wanted to go on with the french artists i like.
Here's another one among many others (that i should upload soon, stay tuned...)

Little bio to read while lunch break ;-)

Sinclair, whose name is Mathieu Blanc-Francard was born July 19, 1970 in Tours (France). His father, Dominic Blanc-Francard, is one of French greatest sound engineers and his brother, Hubert a producer and DJ (under the name of Boom Bass). As for his uncle, Patrice Blanc-Francard, he was one of the first radio hosts to have popularized the "world music".

Raised in the Paris area, he discovered music at the age of 15, neglecting his scholar education (and what follows it, failed the baccalaureat (secondary school certificate)).
While improving his guitar and keyboards techniques, he got familiarized with working in a recording studio. Attracted by the magic of the black-American music, he quickly became a great admirer of the voice and the melodies of Stevie Wonder, but also of the delirious guitar of Jimi Hendrix, the funk of Sly Stone and finally of the funk master of the 80s – Prince.

In 1992, with the assistance of his brother, he records his first studio album – “Que justice soit faite”, on which Sinclair plays all the instruments except for the percussion. He wishes to control everything concerning the production and thus records it in his apartment. The album releases in 1993. The first single is entitled "Votre image”. This French styled funk allures the young public. The texts are simple and are well tuned, accounting for the everyday life of the artist. His first important concert takes place on May 12, in New Morning with nine musicians thus creating the "Sinclair System". It is followed by a hundred concerts in France, Europe and Canada. Sinclair is even awarded “Best New Artist” of the year 1995 at the Victories de la Musique.

Encouraged by the success of the first album, together with his group, in the countryside, he records a second one. It’s style does not differ from the previous album. Au mépris du danger describes a little bit the adventures of Sinclair. The arrangements became simpler and the melodies more developed. The first single is called “A la ronde”. The concerts begin again, making the scene a natural environment for Sinclair, supported by his group.

In 1997, after intensive experiments on the scene, Sinclair releases a new album “La bonne attitude”. This third opus shows a true change: the songs show a new musical tastes, slightly freed from his previous influences and turned more towards French writing.

Sinclair’s 1998 tour results in a final concert in the Zenith de Paris, November 28, recorded on a CD and VHS (“Live”). Among the setlist one can find such important songs as "Si c'est bon comme ça", "Ensemble" or "L'epreuve du temps" as well as one new title written especially for this tournee - "Ici et maintenant".

After the release of his live album, the relations with his record company become difficult. His project of new album for the moment appears to be suspended. One has to wait until 2001 so that the things change: Sinclair changes his record company. In September, “Supernova Superstar”, an opus containing twelve songs recorded in the Labomatic studio which belongs to his father Dominique, brother Boom Bass and him-himself, releases. As before, greatly influenced by the funk, Sinclair composes, writes and arranges all of the songs. The first single “Ça m'fait plus mal“ is dedicated to his girl-friend, a French actress Emma De Caunes (whom he marries in September). Eager to meet again with his fans, he plans a tournee in clubs, "to warm himself up". But the real tour start in January 2002 whereas the album reaches the 100.000 sold CD’s. After some summer festivals and appearance in the Zenith de Paris (April 3-4), Sinclair is invited to perform at the ceremony of the Victories de la Musique, March 9.His name is also mentioned in the category The best pop album of the year.

In 2002, Sinclair records a soundtrack to Guillaume Canet’s film “Mon idole”.

In 2004 releases a double album “Comme je suis” (it’s also the name of the first Cd-single) containing nine new titles as well as a best of. The next single “Heureux quand meme” was rather frequently broadcasted on the radio.

In 2005, Sinclair records a soundtrack to Rémi Bezançon’s film “Ma vie en l’air” and year later return to studio to record his next solo album.

Info Sources from last.fm/wiki

ripped @ 320 kbit

Disc1 disc2

Hope you'll enjoy.

GodFather of Soul, forever in our hearts...

2006-12-27T01:36:00.000-08:00

James Brown Mother Popcorn
Uploaded by Funkadelika

Rest In Peace

Merry Christmas !!!

2006-12-27T00:12:00.000-08:00

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy news year :-D !!

Tous des ouf !!

2006-12-19T00:41:00.000-08:00

Funky funky funky, the Malka Family and one of it's most accomplished album, 'Tous des oufs' . This band had a very good spirit, and you could feel live, as their shows were really sensationnals.
A shame they don't exist anymore: Malka Family we miss you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More stuffs about the band at madioko (recomended 'Malka on the beach' and the DVD)

Here are the songs, ripped @320, and here is part1 and part2
passwd: funky-blog

- 1- Tous des Ouf !	- 7- L.A. Party
- 2- Lady Pop	- 8- Tous au lit
- 3- Funky Bus	- 9- C'est Malka
- 4- C nous les Funky	- 10- Kifelagogomaipapapeudo
- 5- Tous à la Discomobile	- 11- Isaak le funky macak
- 6- Grand Méchant Lourd	- 12 Taudi Groove

Mathieu Chedid, aka -M-

2006-12-12T01:15:00.000-08:00

Let's go back to the french musical scene.
Here is a live clip of -M-, son and grand-son of musicians/writers Chedid family. Hopefully I sometimes upload an album.
Check the little jamman demo at the beginning , and the Prince's like guitar heroing of the end of the clip. This guy is great !!!

L'arbre de les 1000 musiques

2006-12-12T00:14:00.000-08:00

The 1000 musics tree
Here is a new blog, that just turned 2 weeks, ut is already full of good and rare music. Eclectic and of quality, the choices made by Pere always have something to offer:new sounds, new beats, new way to use a instrument... everything in a groovy way, of course.

Check it here

Jazz in Barcelona (Spain)

2006-12-11T23:50:00.000-08:00

Who's jamming tonight at the Jamboree's? Where can I listen to the funkiest band of the year in BCN? Who used to play in this band I love? etc... Everything you need to know about the jazz/blues/funk scene in Barcelona you'll find it here, in Nicolas website dedicated to live music in catalunia's capital.
You can also check his blog, related to music and computer news, as well as other important matters ...
See you there !!!

Urbaanjazz.com
blog

Cris Five is in the house !!

2006-12-11T12:21:00.000-08:00

As I promised her a long time ago, I'm linking information about Cristina Rosa and her band, Cris Five. She's currently in Barcelona (Spain), and does great in the funky scene here in BCN. Guitarist, singer and composer, she also plays in smaller and acoustic formations. If you're in Barcelona or plan to go, check her next gigs in her blog or in my other mate's site, urbaanjazz.com

Cris 5 in DosTrece
Cris 5 in Philafunk

Enjoy , buy her songs and come to see her live !!!

Bloggin' Rollin'

2006-12-11T12:09:00.000-08:00

Hello guys !
As you know, the blogosphere is a huge place where you sometimes get lost. So apart from the links list on the right side of the blog, I wanted to insist in some blogs from friends of mine doing great creating or sharing music, or making the musical world better in some way...

Each of them deserves an entry, so here we go...

Histoire de Melody Nelson (Master Piece!)

2006-12-08T14:45:00.000-08:00

Some people may think that Maurice Chevalier and Edith Piaf are the last singers France produced :-D .
I'll upload some album those days to resolve this misunderstanding.

If you want to know more about Serge Gainsbourg (and there a lot to discover, musically and about the personnage), you can refer to those pages (non-exhaustive ):
wikipedia
another link

The work of this man is really worth you dig it deeply...

Melody Nelson is a master piece. You'll find it here ,
ripped @320.
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Keb Darge's Legendary Deep Funk

2006-10-26T00:52:00.000-07:00

1. Zambezi
2. Dap Walk - Ernie & the Top Notes, Inc.,
3. I Who Have Nothing
4. Gimme Some Skin
5. Kick the Habit
6. Too Hot to Hold
7. Sagittarius Black - Timothy McNealy
8. Quit Jive'in
9. Put Your Own Words to It
10. Cross Bronx Expressway - Cross Bronx Expressway
11. Grease Wheels
12. (Rockin') Courtroom
13. How About It?
14. Who Dun It
15. Soul Power - The Fantastic Four, Lil' Ray
16. Ou-Wee Man
17. Going Down for the Last Time
18. First Thing I Do in the Morning - Joyce Williams
19. Can't Fight the Feeling
20. I Wanna Be Loved by You - Family of Eve
21. Please Be Truthful - Family of Eve

find it here

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Enjoy !

Roy Ayers/ Coffy

2006-10-17T00:48:00.000-07:00

1. Coffy Is the Color
2. Pricilla's Theme
3. King George
4. Aragon
5. Coffy Sauna
6. King's Last Ride
7. Coffy Baby
8. Brawling Broads
9. Escape
10. Shining Symbol
11. Exotic Dance
12. Making Love
13. Vittroni's Theme-King Is Dead
14. End of Sugarman

ripped @160kbps
passd= funky-blog
get it here , and enjoy . I also recomend the movie. Pam Grier is explosive !

Sweet sticky thing !

2006-10-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

The Ohio Players, in Honey !

HoneyFOPP
Let's Love
Ain't Givin' Up No Ground
SIDE B:
Sweet Sticky Thing
Love Rollercoaster
Alone

ripped @ 160 kbps
get it here
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Acid Jazz flavour

2006-10-10T06:12:00.000-07:00

1 Corrina Joseph (I Wanna) Get Down
2 Parlour Talk The Price You Paid
3 Missing L A Rhodes
4 Emperors New Clothes Dark Light
5 Mother Earth 9 to 5 Featuring - Gregory Isaacs
6 Crisis Energy Take Me High
7 Huge Baby Spastic Sister (Floating World Mix)
8 Shinning Path (3) Illusions
9 Mike Bandoni Much More Than A Dream
10 Dianne Brown Yes It's YouFeaturing - Brothers, The
11 Cloud Nine I Feel It (Scorpion Mix)
12 London Sound Collective It's Real?
13 Sons Of Mithras Zion 2 Step
14 Hang Ten Track X
15 Mr. Exe Hippy Cowboy

ripped @160kbps , mp3 link
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Electro Funk

2006-10-08T01:56:00.000-07:00

Zapp & Rogers, All the Greatest Hits !

1. More Bounce To The Ounce
2. Be Alright
3. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
4. So Ruff, So Tuff
5. Do It Roger
6. Dance Floor
7. Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)
8. I Can Make You Dance
9. Heartbreaker (Pts 1 and 2)
10. In The Mix 11. Midnight Hour-Live '93 (Remix)
12. Computer Love
13. Night And Day '93 (Remix)
14. I Want to Be Your Man
15. Curiosity '93 (Remix)
16. Slow And Easy
17. Mega Medley

ripped @160kbps
mp3
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Congratulations ...

2006-10-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

... to me !
All the broken links are now fixed. I've re-upload in rapidshare every link that got lost in megaupload...
The blog should now be 100% working.

Enjoy yourself, and try to groove tonight :-D

Soil and Pimps sessions

2006-10-05T00:22:00.000-07:00

Another HUGE contribution by Orgy Of rythm.
Dig this record, it really smashes. Powerfull sound from the beginning to the end. I'll try to post more information later on that day or tomorrow about this group.

No DRM day, october the 3rd

2006-10-03T00:40:00.000-07:00

What Is DRM?

DRM stands for "Digital Restrictions Management," though content providers will argue it stands for "Digital Rights Management." DRM refers to computer technology, hardware or software based, that restricts what a consumer is allowed to do with a copyrighted work. If you've ever been annoyed that you cannot copy a CD, DVD or other digital media, this is DRM at work. See also Wikipedia's article on DRM.

Know more on:
http://stopdrmnow.org/
http://defectivebydesign.org/en/node
http://stopdrm.info/ (fr)

Emergency on planet Earth

2006-10-02T00:43:00.000-07:00

Special request from Fernando, the first Jamiroquai album , 'Emergency on Planet Earth'. Produced in 1993, this album made history in London's acid jazz scene, hitting the charts. After this first success, the band signed an 8 albums contract with Sony.
Enjoy

links in comments

Jungle Boogie !

2006-09-26T01:05:00.000-07:00

Let's illustate the Wild and Peaceful album :-D !

Wild and Peacefull

2006-09-25T23:54:00.000-07:00

Another funk legend, Kool and his Gang.
This album is from 1973, and came back to light with the OST of Tarrantino's Pulp Fiction. The so fulgurating Jungle Boogie.
(Re)discover it...
Get it in ogg or mp3 , ripped @256kbps
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My mate,

2006-09-24T07:39:00.000-07:00

Samir, aka Dr Law will be posting on this blog from now on.
Let's see what he's got for us :-D !

Thank you Law.
Paul

The great Funk Sorcerer

2006-09-22T04:19:00.000-07:00

Here we go , with certainly one of the funkiest crazy music cooker on earth ! Georges Clinton.
In this album, massive participation of Bootsy Collins, on bass, drums and guitar.
Also on credits, a shinning horn session: Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, the Brecker Bros...

Get it on ogg or mp3, ripped@256kbps
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In the Jungle Groove...

2006-09-21T03:25:00.000-07:00

A compilation from the 69/70/71 years.
Damn funky !

uploaded 2 versions, mp3 and ogg vorbis. Get the ogg for better quality. If your player doesn't read them, change your player :-D , or maybe dl the mp3 files :-(.

mp3 link is here , and ogg here
ripped @192kbps.
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More Prince

2006-09-20T00:56:00.000-07:00

I could probably fill this whole blog with Prince's albums and live performances.
Here's a horny one !

Prince

2006-09-20T00:10:00.000-07:00

My first contribution is the second album of Prince, simply named 'Prince' .
An incredible work for a 19 years guy ! Here is everything that will caracterise the rest of his albums: funk, sweaty beats and instrument performance (he made this album alone, playing every instruments).

Incredibly good ...
link in comments.

First post

2006-09-19T11:28:00.000-07:00

Hi !

Here is a new musical blog, funk oriented.
I hope you'll enjoy the selection of LPs I'll offer.
Any contribution will be appreciated, so will comments, links, opinions...

Let's go then,

Paul