 When you think of Munich Germany you think of outstanding beer, a center for science, and maybe the 1972 Summer Olympics. You don’t think of funk music. In 1991, friends Boris Geiger and Jan Weissenfeldt decided to change that and formed the critically acclaimed Poets of Rhythm. This group helped shape the “Retro-Soul” movement that Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings popularized.
The Whitefield Brothers is the moniker for one of the Poets' many side projects. They have released two outstanding albums that still haven’t received the attention they deserve. “Yakuba” is from their 2002 LP In the Raw on Soul Fire records. It’s a great introductory track that showcases not only the wonderful drumming of Max Weissenfeldt, but just how accurately these guys capture the analogue production values from the late 60’s and early 70’s.
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Miina
4/28/2019 09:43:47 pm
I have been seeing a lot of funk out and about recently. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings were huge out here, and so influential. One of my new favorite local bands is the True Loves, an eight-piece soul band. Many of their members play with other funk bands all around Seattle. It really is truly a wonderful genre. Funk abides! Thank you for sharing this track! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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