Happy Follow Me to Funky #FollowFriday Land; Blog-Hopping

It's Funky #FollowFriday,

Who's feeling lucky?  This photo was taken by me in the building where I work every day of the week--that's right someone (actually, two women) won this in my building on July 16, 2010 from the Smoke N' Stuff Kiosk. It has taken me this long to actually be able to write about it because:

1. How could the winning ticket be purchased this close to me and not be me?

Planetary Music - Funk and Soul

Anyone else searching for Planetary Music, Funk, and Soul?

Image via Wikipedia

I just Googled the phrase "planetary music funk and soul."  The first result was "Brass Fantasy, The Odyssey of Funk and Popular Music" by Lester Bowie.  I really did not expect any results, and  this is fantastic.  I am not an expert on Lester Bowie (though I acquired many of the Art Ensemble of Chicago albums and saw them live in the 1970s).  He is my homeboy (St. Louis, Missouri [hi Nelly]) and older than me.  Not an expert on his brother, Byron Bowie, either, but I knew him, went to school with him (high school and college).  Byron was brilliant and a leader of us "Negro" ("Black" by the graduation) students during the turbulent sixties.  He was sorely missed when he left school early to move to California and get life going.  I admired him because he was a free spirit, never a follower and always nice to me. *Smiling.*

It is no "coincidence"  that the  "planetary soul" search returned my soul brothers from St. Louis because I think there is a particular distinguishable "soul" about this city.  St. Louis is where I formed my first impressions of music and its power to heal, lift and motivate.  The singers and musicians were revered in school and enjoyed popularity.  We idolized our artists and clung to the music for sustenance.

(1) Mike Devellis; (2) Tricky; (3) Blue Collar Willy; and All-Time Favorite (4) Ananda Project

Happy Funky #FollowFriday, Family and Friends!

There is so much new music in Funk Sanctum that it is full to overflowing.

1. Mike Devellis "Nasty On Axis"
2. Tricky "Mixed Race"
3. Blue Collar Willy "Take this Job ...
4. Ananda Project "Hanging On" and "Beautiful Searching"
5. Helen Bruner and Terry Jones "You Runaway" from Hollyhood (love that!)

Profile #1: Papa Wemba - Yolele -- 50 Years of Congo Music

Who needs a pick-me-up?

Papa Wemba

Cover of Papa Wemba

I guarantee this video will leave you smiling. Very smooth, from Papa Wemba, who has an honored place in rotation in Funk Sanctum Radio. Those of you who have been with me for these 10 years remember when

(1) "DoFollow" Comments; (2) Psaul/Psaul - Catch U - FREE Download

Hello!

The Way I Am by Richy B. & Melodia Is NOW In Rotation in Funk Sanctum

Happy Funky #FollowFriday, Family

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I PURCHASED "Richy B. and Melodia's entire album by mp3 on Amazon and they are proudly now in rotation in Funk Sanctum Radio!  Woot!  I love Richylitto.  I love

Richy B. and Melodia "The Way I Am"

New Fun, Fresh and Funky Music has almost arrived,

Trona Gem Club

Hey Family,

This is where we are and WOW...back again!

wish me luck in finding Halite tomorrow!

Webcasting Free Funk

Image by Lady Pain via Flickr

What makes me so great?

Okay, so the office manager is looking over here from her office and knows that my fingers are not moving so I will just type what comes off the top of my head here.  I tried my best to look up the MoFunk Label and find out more information about them but couldn't.  Was going to spotlight or showcase them in this blog because I am loving this entire album more and more.  So, instead I will share some of my secrets.

Durojaiye Versatile, Tenientetuko, Joshua Heath

Happy Funky Friday, Family!

“Stay and Enjoy Life” Is playing right now in Funk Sanctum, but by the time you read this some other wonderful song will be playing.  So, today I checked my Iodapromonet account where I get promos of new music. Today is a good day music-wise. This is shonuff funky: “Stay and Enjoy Life” but I can see myself cruising up the Coast smiling to this one.

The influence of all genres from 60's rock and folk, 70's soul and jazz to Blues, Hip Hop, Freestyle and 80's Pop, sets the groundwork for the sounds that Durojaiye Versatile creates to represent his many moods. He is best recognized for the use of drums and melodies and accredits his creative style to his exposure to music in his early years as a kid growing up in the Bay area.