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Wax Poetics Issue 21, February/March 2007
On December 25, 2006, James Brown passed away. Wax Poetics would not exist without JB and his invention of funk, so we juggled a few things and made sure our next issue was in tribute to the man who we are so indebted to. It's our intention to keep the funk alive. R.I.P. James Brown.
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Featured Articles:
James Brown
"We gotta control our industry. Old-style cats gotta go, both White and Black. Soon we'll have enough control to relax. Then the brothas will recognize we need White cats like you if we're ever gonna get this music of ours outta the ghetto." —JB to Alan Leeds
The Birth of Planet Rock
Upon meeting Afrika Bambaataa, one is immediately in awe of the man. His words are measured carefully. It struck me as to why this man speaks in such even tones: he once commanded the largest and most powerful Black gang in New York City.
Charles Stepney and Chess Records
Charles Stepney's trademark sound—a dense mix of rich and flowing Baroque classical elements, complex and layered vocal arrangements, and pioneering use of electronic and avant-garde techniques—remains one of the most singular bodies of work created.
Also includes:
Re:Discovery
Ron Adams's "Can You Dig It," Indoor Life's self-titled EP, Garuda's The Collective Star, J. Walter Negro and the Loose Jointz's "Shoot the Pump," Camille Yarbrough's Iron Pot Cooker
The Mackrosoft
Revelation of the Method. Read the article now.
James Brown's Rap
Soulpower's DJ Pari spoke to JB in November of 2004 about his invention of funk and "The One."
Banbarra Unmasked
The faces behind the 1975 funk classic "Shack Up."
The Pazant Brothers
Low Country brass goes uptown: the funkiest horn section alive.
Composer/producer Ed Bland
Pazant Brothers colleague and underground filmmaker created The Cry of Jazz with a little help from Sun Ra.
For the Record: Charles Stepney
A 1970 reprint courtesy of Down Beat magazine.
Marshall Chess
Head Shop: Marshall Chess cultivated a stimulating studio at Chess Records.
Chess Producer Gene Barge
Barge and colleague Charles Stepney co-produced subversive classics like Electric Mud and This Is Howlin' Wolf's New Album.
Minnie Riperton
Remembered by her husband and collaborator, producer/songwriter Richard Rudolph, and daughter, comedian and actress Maya Rudolph.
A-Trak
Peerless scratch DJ and now tour DJ for Kanye West, A-Trak stays mad humble.
Bob & Gene
Daptone is giving new life to old recordings by soul singer teenagers.
Take a minute to browse through our current offerings and stay tuned for some near-future additions!
Now available, Wax Poetics t-shirts! Three designs with more to follow, including hoodies and girl's tees!
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