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Interactive Black Music: Blues, Soul and Funky |
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jamesbaldwin 
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 Posted: December 21 2021 at 19:57 |
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My fave is the song by Kool and the gang @the dark elf My fave is Julie @mathman0806 My fave is Ha Ha Ha Ha Edited by jamesbaldwin - December 21 2021 at 20:01 |
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Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion.
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omphaloskepsis
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Posted: December 21 2021 at 20:26 |
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My all time favorite black band is Sly and the Family Stone. You can hear proggish elements in some of those 60s albums.
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dr wu23
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Posted: December 21 2021 at 21:04 |
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A favorite funky blues tune ....
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One does nothing yet nothing is left undone.
Haquin |
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mathman0806
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Posted: December 21 2021 at 21:36 |
One of my favorite groups all time for sure Mascotte nomination: |
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Cristi
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 01:40 |
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I nominate
Living Colour - Love Rears Its Ugly Head
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Lewian
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 03:48 |
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My internet seems somewhat patchy, so not sure how much more I can listen to before nomination time, but here's a bit: It's a good theme as it makes me explore some music that I don't listen to very often - even though I realise I know a pretty good number of artists here. Lorenzo: The Laura Nyro one is super awesome and in fact the only artist of yours I didn't know (although I didn't know the other tracks). Surely a contender. I like Chappo as a singer, but the track doesn't do much for me. The The The track is one of those that don't grab me at first listen but have some elements that let me think that it could reveal more with repeated listening. Cristi: Curtis Mayfield is a legend of course but not my cup of tea. I like the other ones more and would in fact have preferred the Blazzaj one for the instrumental awesomeness despite not being in love with the vocals. Well actually, the Living Colour singer is more to my liking and this is about as good overall, but I heard it before. Nicky: I absolutely love the Joan Osborne song, but alas, I have that album (for some reason didn't think of it in connection with this poll). The vocal performance of Mother Earth is great, but otherwise this doesn't attract me much. Then Love is a band that I haven't explored enough because I always like when some of their stuff is played but I don't have anything or a proper overview of their career. This would make a worthy nomination, even though it wouldn't beat Joan Osborne for me. dwill123: Kool and the Gang are cool indeed. I don't like all of their stuff but this one features their strengths very well and has little to distract from them. I'd choose the Spinners over Tyrone Davis, but both of these don't really cut the mustard for me.
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Lewian
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 04:23 |
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Dark Elf: That Esperanza Spalding one is great, another clear contender for a top position. I'm also very keen on the Rhiannon Giddens song, whereas the Memphis Minnie track passes me by. George: I loved Hot Chocolate as a teen and this is iconic, the only problem is this is too well known (at least by me). The other two unfortunately don't really get me. I prefer White Denim of those.
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Snicolette
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 07:54 |
There are kind of two eras of Love, the early garagy stuff (like this) and the later, more truly psych and cerebral realms. Tracy Nelson actually lives in Nashville (or did while I still did) and you can catch her at clubs sometimes, she focuses more on Blue with a Country edge than with Mother Earth. That Joan Osborne song in particular knocked me out and still does.
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"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp
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Snicolette
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 08:05 |
Fantastic! He was such a wonderful and engaging live performer. We are lucky to have so much once the televised era came along of these early pioneers.
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Snicolette
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 08:12 |
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First thoughts on the last two new entries and Mila's 3rd selection.
Mila: Full
Crate ft Gaidaa “A Storm on a Summers Day”
Quiet, introspective and sweet. A
song for nights up late, soft guitar and a soulful female lead singer. Subtle harmonies on the chorus. I am not sure whether I prefer the Ebo Taylor
or this third one the best.
Drew: Brighter Side of Darkness "Love Jones" Another Soul Train foray, nostalgic TV show for me, as aforementioned. Smooth, sexy soul music, very convincing plea
for his girlfriend to keep him. Kind of
a Jackson Five vibe with the youngster singing that soprano piece, the matching
outfits etc. dr wu23: Albert
Collins “Master Charge” Funky sax starts
the groove rollin’ on this bluesy romp, punctuated with electric guitar. Funny story about the wife going out shopping
with the guy’s Master Charge and going wild with it. We get to hear Albert singing the parts of
both the husband and the wife. Fully
charged guitar lead commences, with some solid backing by band and saxes. Ends with the wife gushing about the glories
of using credit cards. Edited by Snicolette - December 22 2021 at 08:15 |
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"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 09:30 |
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Unfortunately I haven't had the possibility yet to listen to all the music and I'm afraid that won't happen for some time. I will be on and off this coming two weeks and will not have the usual listening possibilities, but I will chime in when I can... My nomination is Cuby & The Blizzards
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Snicolette
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 10:50 |
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I am going to choose Joan Osborne's "Pensacola," this round.
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jamesbaldwin
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 12:50 |
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My nomination is Eli's Coming.
Thanks to Nickie and Christian. |
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Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion.
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dr wu23
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 14:33 |
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One last clip if there's time...love this tone and playing....move over Page and Clapton.
And one of my favorites...the classic 'rockin chair' lp.....I wish I had an original of this and the 'Wolf' lp. Obviously where the 'Captain' got his influences regarding his vocals........... Edited by dr wu23 - December 22 2021 at 14:41 |
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jamesbaldwin
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 14:51 |
dr wu, it's time for the nominations!
Edited by jamesbaldwin - December 22 2021 at 14:51 |
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 16:55 |
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Since at least 3 people have mentioned Rhiannon Giddens, I'll go with "Julie". Thanks.
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jamesbaldwin
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 18:14 |
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We are waiting for the nominations!
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Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion.
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 18:17 |
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I nominate White Denim - Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah).
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 20:07 |
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I had to chose Jackie Venson - "Love Transcends" :)
The rocking bluesy version is my favorite as i love the rawness.
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I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams.
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dr wu23
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Posted: December 22 2021 at 20:26 |
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Hard to choose one nomination.....Albert Collins needs some love so Master Charge......
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