In The Red (A Selection Of The Finest Britfunk 1980-1983) (Vinyl LP) Latin & World

In The Red (A Selection Of The Finest Britfunk 1980-1983) (Vinyl LP) Latin & WorldBetween the end of the 70's and the early 80's, a new sound appeared in London and its surroundings, a unique mix of Funk, Jazz Funk and Disco labelled as Britfunk. Characterized by its raw energy that can put the needle In The Red, this up tempo sound was a match for the UK's dancers and Jazz Funk clubs. This first release by French label Chuwanaga features some of the most exciting, rare and powerful tracks from that era compiled by the Parisian DJ

4' album originally from 1978

most unbound offerings yet-a cavalier disregard of genre in favour of something honest and unique

Featuring the monster breakbeat on 'The Sorcerer Of Isis'

has a tight 1980s sound and is reminiscent of Three Days Of The Condor in places

but arguably none were as daring or effective

better known as Sonny Terry

Benny Spellman

All Is Quiet at the Ancient Theatre begins in cold droned echoes of Nico's Frozen Warnings but Cotton laments vanishing English customs

clattering beats and distorted jazz sax with fizzing orchestral arrangements

Afro-funk & Juju it’s a unique and at times eccentric blend of Nigerian music that certainly deserves another look after all these years

via Luminelle

there was a concert at New York City's Carnegie Hall on 10 November 1956 featuring much of this material along with readings from her autobiography