Funk, soul and rhythm of the same kind. Through out history racism and slavery has been a key factor in society and social communications, during the 20th century non conforming towards segregation revolutionised human rights for everyone. In the 60s funk started its origins, with the 'God Father' of funk and soul, James brown. during 69' the song Say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud was released, encouraging the black power movement and freedom.
'My son don't have to say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud. He don't have to be called those crazy names.'
Everyday people brought Sly and the Family Stone, with an unforgettable base line and an amazing group of musicians that work perfectly in sink. They were one of the first 'interagtion, multi gender' groups at the time, then also playing at Woodstock Festival 1969 at early hours in the morning, and apparently were one of the best acts at the whole festival!
Then came George Clinton and P-Funk, with a more free and psychedelic vibe. The groove was still going but with a more abstract and crazy 'be however you want to be' attitude.
'Style is whatever you want to do, if you can do it with confidence.'
His shows featured flying space ships, people dressed in alien costumers from another dimension and never ending songs. Even still today traces of funk are still in our music from artist to A Tribe Called Quest, Mark Ronson and Pharrell Williams, and it wouldn't have happened with out it.. True soul.
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