Bring On the Bongo Beat
Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances.
The Bold Groove of ’74
In ’74, a lot was happening in America. The Soul, R&B, and Funk hits topping the charts made a bold statement about what was going on.
“Super Fly” At 50: Still The Funkiest Soundtrack
A half-century later, Curtis Mayfield’s epic soundtrack to “Super Fly” remains the best of the blaxploitation soundtracks.
The Temptation’s “Masterpiece” – An Appreciation
The Temptations were at a crossroads when they recorded “Masterpiece.” It’s past time to give a deeper appreciation to this 1973 project.
