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Thread started 02/05/09 3:05pm

sextonseven

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Women of FUNK: your favorite albums

List some of your favorite albums by female funk artists. I don't think they get enough love.
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Reply #1 posted 02/05/09 3:11pm

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If you will, so will I
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Reply #2 posted 02/05/09 3:18pm

Harlepolis











And most importantly, this album...

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Reply #3 posted 02/05/09 4:32pm

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Reply #4 posted 02/05/09 4:45pm

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Plantation Lullabies-Me'Shell Nedegeocello
Gwen McCrae
Bride's Of Funkenstein-Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy
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Reply #5 posted 02/05/09 4:56pm

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diamondpearl1 said:

Plantation Lullabies-Me'Shell Nedegeocello
Gwen McCrae
Bride's Of Funkenstein-Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy



headbang
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Reply #6 posted 02/05/09 6:02pm

trueiopian

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Heck yes! smile
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Reply #7 posted 02/05/09 6:20pm

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Some that come to mind (a few may simply "border" FUNK and actually be hard R&B), that haven't already (by name or a particular album) been mentioned.


Chaka Khan...



...Rufusized



Betty Davis...



...Betty Davis



Lydia Pense...



...Sisyphus



Lyn Collins...



...Think (about it)



Mavis Staples...



...The Voice



Parlet...



...Invasion of the Booty Snatchers



Brides of Funkenstein...



...Funk Or Walk



Maxayn Lewis...



...Bail Out For Fun



Betty Wright...



...The Best of Betty Wright



Sandra St. Victor...



...Moon In Scorpio



Roach...



...Blues and All the Rest


Little Sister...



...You're The One (4 singles, no album)






tA

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Reply #8 posted 02/05/09 6:33pm

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Harlepolis said:



I'm glad you included Lomie, cause if you didn't, I would have. thumbs up!


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Reply #9 posted 02/05/09 6:36pm

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theAudience said:

Harlepolis said:



I'm glad you included Lomie, cause if you didn't, I would have. thumbs up!


tA

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She deserve EVERYBODY's hat tip just for pinning I'm A Woman(I'm A Backbone).
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Reply #10 posted 02/05/09 6:41pm

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Harlepolis said:

theAudience said:


I'm glad you included Lomie, cause if you didn't, I would have. thumbs up!


tA

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She deserve EVERYBODY's hat tip just for pinning I'm A Woman(I'm A Backbone).

I'll post the back cover of that album when I get home.


tA

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Reply #11 posted 02/05/09 6:45pm

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thekidsgirl said:



Her and chaka tops the list.
Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint
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Reply #12 posted 02/05/09 6:45pm

trueiopian

theAudience said:

Some that come to mind (a few may simply "border" FUNK and actually be hard R&B), that haven't already (by name or a particular album) been mentioned.


Chaka Khan...



...Rufusized



Betty Davis...



...Betty Davis



Lydia Pense...



...Sisyphus



Lyn Collins...



...Think (about it)



Mavis Staples...



...The Voice



Parlet...



...Invasion of the Booty Snatchers



Brides of Funkenstein...



...Funk Or Walk



Maxayn Lewis...



...Bail Out For Fun



Betty Wright...



...The Best of Betty Wright



Sandra St. Victor...



...Moon In Scorpio



Roach...



...Blues and All the Rest


Little Sister...



...You're The One (4 singles, no album)






tA

peace Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431


Lyn Collins! Parlet! Betty Davis! love

You have great taste smile
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Reply #13 posted 02/06/09 9:16am

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These are great.

I noticed there aren't much 80s albums though. I'm guessing the 80s funk albums don't compare to the 70s. I'd list this one myself:


Madame X - Madame X
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