Based on the premise that the true Home of the Groove, at least on the North American landmass, is the irreplaceable musical and cultural nexus, New Orleans, Louisiana and environs, this audioblog features rare, hard to find, often forgotten, vintage New Orleans-related R&B and funk records with commentary. Some general knowledge of N.O. music is helpful here, but not required to get your groove on.
I currently host a weekly show, "Funkify Your Life", on KRVS 88.7 FM in Lafayette which includes music covered on HOTG and more. You can listen-in live Thursdays at 2:00 PM or to the rebroadcast Fridays at 9:00 PM, or stream shows on demand and see playlists at the station website under the Programs tab. I am a former resident of Memphis, TN, where I did a weekly radio show called "New Orleans: Under the Influence" from 1988 to 2004 on WEVL 89.9 FM. I've been collecting and researching this kind of music (& others) even longer.
PSSST. One Track Minds has a cut up by Morning 40 Federation, a contemporary New Orleans band of degenerates (and I say that with respect) that has to be heard to be believed. It also helps if you've had more than a few mood enhancers, I'd imagine. So, go click off over there for a while and get an earful, then come right back, of course. Great concept for a blog, by the way.
posted by Dan Phillips @ 7:28 PM
2 Comments:
You are too kind, sir, too kind. I can't speak for The Girl, but HOTG is one of my faves, for sure. I know just enough about New Orleans tunes to say "I really like 'em." Everytime I come over here I just get schooled. I suppose that's the first step to learnin', right? Admitting you don't have a clue?
Always worked for me.
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