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Can You Dig It? The Music and Politics of Black Action Films 1969-75
10 days ago

Can You Dig It? The Musicand Politics of Black ActionFilms 1969-75Pretty Cool, Eh?Excellent, 2CD collection of some of the best recordings from the early 70s blaxploitation film years. Just peruse the tracks and see what a top notch collection this is. From the some of the biggest names and better soundtracks to obscure, long-forgotten curios. Outstanding quality. Listen to "Shaft In Africa," b...

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"Soul Power" opens today in NYC & LA
4 months ago

In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time--James Brown, B.B. King, Miriam Makeba, The Fania All-Stars (featuring Celia Cruz), Bill Withers, The Spinners, The Crusaders, Sister Sledge-- came together with the most renowned musical groups of Southern...

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Happy Father's Day from The Godfather Of Soul
4 months ago

Happy Daddy Day to all so inclined. It's Sunday, to boot, so it's a lovely cover.More to come...

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Judge Approves Settlement For James Brown Estate
5 months ago

May 26, 2009 | A South Carolina judge approved a settlement Tuesday that gives nearly half of it to his charitable trust, about a quarter to his wife and young son, and the rest to Brown’s adult children.

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James Brown Battle May Be Finally Ending
9 months ago

A two-year battle over the estate of James Brown may finally be coming to an end on Friday in a Columbia, South Carolina court. It is expected that a judge will approve a settlement that would divide Brown's remaining assets and turn over the rights to his music and likeness. Half of the assets will go to a charitable trust to help educate his grandchildren and other needy students in South...

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CNN's Black in America Series
about 1 year ago
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    Say It Loud, I am Black and I am Proud

Though I know some of you do not want to alienate me (I was told this. Come on people. It's my life. It cracks me up someone would vocalize it but I appreciate you saying it to me in writing!) because I tend to be very vocal on issues that are close to my heart, I still come to share my appreciation of you and to also open a door of communication for our differences.Race issues are hard to disc...

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Phunk for the Friday: Honky Tonk Pts. 1 & 2 from the illustrious James Brown
about 1 year ago
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"Info at Answers":http://www.answers.com/topic/messing-with-the-blues?cat=entertainment&nr=1When this hits in the shuffle, madness and a smile, for sure.Nothing soothes the soul sometimes like the swing in them chops and the sweetness of Maceo coming to the fore.RIP JB, you beautiful male siren dashing us all headfirst into that which is Funk.Get It!

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My Christmas Wish (for more time to read or listen to these great finds) List - or - CBW's Big Bag o' Christmas Goodies
about 1 year ago

The holidays are here, and I have yet to step foot in an established retail store, brave a "door buster" sale, or even think of buying people the perfect gifts that would suit them. You see, I'm one of those impossible people to buy presents for, and on top of that, I'm a bit of a doomed perfectionist. Ad to that the fact that I live on a limited budget. So every year I always set myself up f...

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GMBR
over 2 years ago
Funky Friday - Poppin' Some Corn
over 2 years ago

My first James Brown post!! Oddly enough, hes not singing on it. This track is from the instrumental based album The Popcorn which was the beginnings of an even stronger strain of funk that would continue into the 1970s. Its funk at its rawest and grooviest. Dig the bassline on this one. You'll have to move to this. RIP James.

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Can You Dig It? The Music and Politics of Black Action Films 1969-75
10 days ago

Can You Dig It? The Musicand Politics of Black ActionFilms 1969-75Pretty Cool, Eh?Excellent, 2CD collection of some of the best recordings from the early 70s blaxploitation film years. Just peruse the tracks and see what a top notch collection this is. From the some of the biggest names and better soundtracks to obscure, long-forgotten curios. Outstanding quality. Listen to "Shaft In Africa," b...

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Gelded And Now Fodder .......
2 months ago

I particularly like one of the definitions of fodder."Raw material, as for artistic creation."Not more then a year ago I groused loudly about my place here on MOG and what I perceived as a right. Turns out it was a privilege.Being able to write something and place music along side of the words and the tone of the post is an absolute dream. Honestly it was what was keeping me here for the past f...

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FF:Politi-Funk 101
about 1 year ago
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I was listening to the radio the other day when there was a call in for folks to talk about who Barack should pick for a running mate. In the middle of the back and forth, the host (Brian Lehrer- a fave of mine), held the calls, and said something like this: "Before we get involved with the horse race and policy discussions, can we just slow down, take a step back, and realize what an historic ...

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Minister Of The New Super Heavy Funk
9 months ago

James Brown in 1969. Four minutes of heaven.

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I'd Like To Be Serious For A Moment ...
11 months ago

I'm looking into charitable organizations that I would like to make a donation to.Any thoughts?One of my ideas was to start a mog charity to send a check off to Chris Pryors family or making a donation to some group in his name from all of us.Come to think of it we have have a bunch of people to make donations for. Sam's mom in law, Ivy's old prof, or even my cat Bingo.Truth is I don't even kno...

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