The word "funk", once defined in dictionaries as body odour or the smell of sexual intercourse, commonly was regarded as coarse or indecent. African-American musicians originally applied "funk" to music with a slow, mellow groove, then later with a hard-driving, insistent rhythm because of the word's association with sexual intercourse. This early form of the music set the pattern for later musicians.Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American performers blended soul music, soul jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony, and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground Funk music was a major influence on the development of 1970s disco music and funk samples are used in most styles of hip hop music, and it's also the main influence of Go-Go. It's pulse was evident in New wave as well.The Winstons is a funk and soul music outfit, based in Washington, D.C., from the 1960s who are most notable for recording a track called "Amen, Brother" (a B-side to the single "Color Him Father" recorded in 1969). "Amen, Brother" is probably the most sampled record of all time. Midway through the track there is a drum solo which contains the "Amen break" which has been sampled and used in thousands of hip-hop, pop, drum and bass and jungle tracks. 50 tons of funk, brings something different to the local music scene rather than follow the other lemmings! If its funky and fun, we will do our best to get heard and put shows on and around south wales. mixing up live bands, dj's, video jockeys, breakdancers etc. to pull off a dam good night!****************************************************** ************************************************************ **************WANTED! We need you to give us your email addresses and mobile numbers! Send us a message including your name, email, and phone number, and well promise to make sure you know what were up to! Oh and we wont be giving your details to anyone else either so dont panic about spam!******************************************************* ************************************************************ *************
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