Funk Radio
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Funk Radio E23 – Be a Christmas Tree! [Podcast]
Today we review “A Motown Christmas,” a 1973 compilation album of holiday hits by Motown’s signature artists.
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Funk Radio E22 – We Speak Jive! [Podcast]
Today we explore the world of jazz, a major contributor to funk and soul both musically and culturally.
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Funk Radio E21 – That’s What Blocks Are For [Podcast]
Today we share some of our favorite covers of classic soul songs as done by contemporary artists.
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Funk Radio E20 – We’ve Reached Ourselves [Podcast]
Today we review the double-LP “Filling Up the City Skies” by soul-inspired electronic artist Pretty Lights.
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Funk Radio E19 – Picture Yourself Naked! [Podcast]
Today we compare studio and live versions of songs, and discuss what factors contribute to their differences.
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Funk Radio E18 – No Pun Intended! [Podcast]
Today we’re stepping back to explore the history of doo-wop harmony groups who helped pave the way for soul and…
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Funk Radio E17 – You Can Taste It! [Podcast]
Today we discuss house bands: generally unknown groups of musicians who backed some of the most popular songs of all…
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Funk Radio E16 – The Macarena For Old People [Podcast]
Today we dive into the history of the “Bo Diddley Beat,” a widely-used riff that’s transcended musical artists and styles…
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Funk Radio E15 – Bloomin’ Onions! [Podcast]
Today we discover some disco songs featured in “The Twelfth Hour,” an hour-long electronic mix by the Twelves.
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Funk Radio E14 – Broadcast From An Elevator [Podcast]
Today we talk about some funk/soul songs written about locations and major cities in the US.
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Funk Radio E13 – Popular Covers [Podcast]
Today we compare some songs with cover versions that became even more popular.
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Funk Radio E12 – Now With Thunder! [Podcast]
Today we grab our umbrellas for funk/soul songs themed around sunshine and rain.
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