Rare funk, soul, psychedelia and rap you won't hear anywhere else, selected by Egon


Features:

Layover Loot: A Stop In Dallas For Local Gems
March 31, 2009

En route to SXSW 2009, DJ and label head Egon made a stopover at the home of Roger Boykin, an accomplished Dallas musician, radio DJ and owner of Soultex Records. The detour proved to be a rewarding one: Boykin let his guest sift through heaps of obscure Dallas funk, jazz and soul cuts. Egon offered to take a few records off his hands — for the right price, of course.



The Sun Sets On Record Discovery In Tokyo
March 20, 2009

Japan has long been a cratedigger's paradise, with an inexhaustible supply of esoteric treasures, but keen dealers now hawk their wares on eBay. Despite the dwindling amount of rare vinyl to be found in Japanese record stores, record collector Egon still manages to return home with some gems.



West African Finds At The WFMU Record Fair
January 8, 2009

While most regional record fairs have been replaced with gigantic mega-shows, the WFMU Record Fair in New York City still offers the collector a chance to find unknown minimal-synth seven-inches from Germany, random rap 12-inches from the Bronx's Golden Age, and Japanese Kabuki-psychedelia. Listen to five obscure West African funk, highlife, Juju and psychedelia tracks from the 1970s.



Carolina Funk: Atlantic Coast Underground
November 11, 2008

The Carolinas are known for bluegrass, not funk. But during the late '60s and early '70s, numerous bands from the area recorded regionally released funk 45s. Take a listen to some of the rarest and heaviest tracks.



Funk From Way South Of The Border
October 29, 2008

Many Mexican musicians in the late '60s and early '70s introduced listeners to the "hard" side of funk. These bands played raucous covers of classic hits and composed their own strident songs. This list compiles some of the best and most obscure cuts of the era.



Fast Rap: Tongue-Twisting Bangers
October 21, 2008

Fast Rap, a style of hyperactive and multisyllabic rap spewed over uptempo beats, is nearly extinct. Listen to five classic early-'90s songs that exemplify the trend, from artists such as Percee P, Lonnie O, Organized Konfusion and Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth.



The Soul Of James Brown
October 16, 2008

It should come as no surprise that James Brown has inspired countless tributes and covers, both good and bad. Explore five of the most unusual and exceptional examples, from inspired tributes to psychedelic reinventions.



Lost Funk Masterpieces Of Ethiopia
September 16, 2008

Record collectors entranced by the otherworldly sounds of Ethiopian funk and jazz of the 1960s and 70s had only rare 45s to slake their thirst until the Ethiopiques series of albums hit US shores in the late 90s. Those albums feature some of the best music to come out of the scene, but still more albums await re-release.



The Godfather Of South Korean Rock
September 11, 2008

Shin Jung Hyun, commonly called the godfather of Korean rock 'n' roll, is often compared to Elvis Presley. But that really doesn't do him justice. Sure, he might have been as popular as Elvis in South Korea. But he's more like the David Axelrod, Brian Wilson or Jimi Hendrix of South Korea. Here are a few songs from the star, as well as some of his protégés.



Brazilian Psych-Rock For A Night On The Porch
August 7, 2008

In the 1970s in Recife, Brazil, a scene coalesced around a musician named Lula Cortes. An offshoot of the psychedelic rock scene happening around the world at the time, the movement created a handful of labels that recorded, produced and distributed some of the most beautiful music ever, perfect for hot summer nights.

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An interesting NPR series: http://www.npr.org/templa...d=99077537



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Nice.
Egon is definitely one of the true archaeologists and one of the top notch Funk DJs on the West Coast. His Funky Sole night in L.A. is the major Funk night in the city.

MrSoulpower said:

Cool.
I'd never heard of the guy but you've just solidified his credibility.


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Carolina Funk: Atlantic Coast Underground
November 11, 2008

The Carolinas are known for bluegrass, not funk. But during the late '60s and early '70s, numerous bands from the area recorded regionally released funk 45s. Take a listen to some of the rarest and heaviest tracks.



Anybody got some examples of these??

Interesting stuff. Thanks for posting, guys!

emile58 said:

There are examples here: http://www.npr.org/templa...d=95731647


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emile58 said:

There's a good compilation called Carolina Funk, compiled by Jason Perlmutter, who's the main cat down in the Carolinas, when it comes to Funk. The album/CD was released on Jazzman records last year. This is some shit that you will never, ever find at your local record store.

You can buy it here and listen to samples:

http://www.amazon.com/Car...B0012BWESW


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MrSoulpower said:

That's for sure.
He's done a few good regional FUNK comps.

The Florida Funk: 1968-1975 comp...



...includes some groups I came in contact with during my stay there.

Most notably some good friends of mine at the time, Weston Prim & Blacklash.


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theAudience said:

Jazzman has, not Jason.
There is a whole series - Carolina Funk, Texas Funk, Midwestern Funk, Florida Funk (kudos to your personal connections) ... a Virginia Funk is also in the works.
A friend of mine in L.A. has also released a L.A. Funk compilation, which is dope!

MrSoulpower said:

Thank you!

that picture is awsome!!!!

theAudience said:

Cool!!!!
thanks!!
I can't wait to hear this!

MrSoulpower said:

Yes. I should've written "they" (referring to the label, Jazzman Records, not Jason).

Bobby Williams & Weston Prim's bands were top-notch.
Another band on that comp, The Montereys, were hot too.

Much respect to the folks that do the serious work putting these comps together.
The Numero Group also has a nice series of obscure cuts & bands.


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http://www.carolinasoul.org/



http://www.dcsoulrecordings.com/



http://www.ohiosoulrecordings.com/



http://www.texassoulrecordings.com/


http://funkyvirginia.blogspot.com/

http://www.georgiasoul.com/

http://www.indiana45s.com/

http://www.midwest45s.org/

http://newyorksoulrecordi...index.html

http://www.folklib.net/in...soul.shtml

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theAudience said:

Absolutely. It takes a lot of dedication to put these comps together, because the guys who compile them usually track down the artists (or relatives) and they acquire the licensing rights for the releases. These are not bootlegs.
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MrSoulpower said:

Cool info. Thanks for sharing. Yeah, the DC Soul-site was the first one i saw some years back. Just saw the latest add on there from the Capital Hill label, and great that they also added their flickr-photostream with scans and other goodies.

Ohhh yeeeeaaahh.

i've been hip to the Ethiopiques for a minute now, but anxiously awaiting anything that follows.

wow..that sister africa is funky and full of mushroom flavoured arangements.



Listening to the other songs on the site.
Thanks Audience..awsome!!

THIS THREAD ROX!!
Or funks really..lol

emile58 said:

You're welcome.

Props to NPR for giving the subject some visibility.
I luckily stumbled into it while checking out something else.


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I just emailed pj records in Columbia South Carolina.
I used to go there as a kid in the late 70's.
I asked if they had some carolina funk on vinyl.

It's a great store.i bought Richard Pryor albums for 5$ years back.
I let you know if I get Reply.


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emile58 said:

they had the carolina funk album but the 45's of that site you gave were impossible to get.
lol
cool