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Funk: Music, People and Rhythm of the One (Paperback)

by R. Vincent (Author)

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc.; St Martin's Griffin ed edition (15 May 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0312134991
ISBN-13: 978-0312134990
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Explores the presence of jazz, pop, rap, and hip-hop in the music noted for its syncopation and improvisational freedom.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Info-packed and engaging, 6 Nov 2004

By	Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

This excellent work is extensive in scope, covering the music, the songs and the artists in informative detail. The author obviously loves the music and his enthusiasm is tangible throughout. He loses me a bit when he dips into the socio-political mumbo jumbo, but is great when he describes funk's relation to other types of music. The section on James Brown is especially captivating, as is the author's exploration of the evolution of the style through Sly Stone, War, The Isley Brothers, The Meters, Kool And The Gang, The Ohio Players, the Average White Band and many others. Vincent is at his best and most authoritative when he talks about funk's impact on styles like jazz and soul. The chapter on P-Funk and George Clinton is especially interesting, particularly its influence on hip hop. This book is essential for all those interested in the history and evolution of black music. I also recommend Nowhere To Run: The Story Of Soul Music, by Gerri Hirshey.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Complete, informative, incredible, 5 Jun 1999

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This book is all of that. It is more than just a walk dowm memory lane, it breaks down just where it all started from and connects it to what's going on today. I come from a funk background, two parents who were musicaians in the Dayton, Ohio area funk scene and they have confirmed that this author did his homework. You may be into funk, but this book will make you understand funk. Your appreciation for funk will grow beyond belief. This is not a book that I have read and it stays on my bookshelf, I find myself going to it often. There are so many facts about this music in this book that a one time reading isn't enough. Bottom line get this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference and sarter point, 14 Dec 2001

By	rob.hipkiss@tinyworld.co.uk (Birmingham, UK) - See all my reviews

It is definately this! I also love the enthusiasm for the funk scene which made me feel that I was there. It is not what you may call a complete guide as I have made other discoveries which, even allowing for personal taste, cannot really be left out. Also, I would have liked an acknowledgement of the mainly 7" 'deep funk' scene....but maybe this is a book in itself if anybody fancies tackling it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The true story of FUNK!!
All I can say is get this book...if you need to know more about funk, if you already think you know all there is to know, or if you heard that funky voice in yo' behind calling... Read more

Published on 26 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars 2FUNKY in hea!!!
My name is Tyrone( The ShowStopper)Triggs, Singer/Entertainer/Musician. Right out the Bay Area. My man Rick, threw down on this hea book. Read more

Published on 4 Mar 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Too positive?
The idea of a whole book about Funk is a thrill. But somehow, Vincent just seems to like EVERYTHING a little too much. Read more

Published on 4 Dec 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Pioneering, yet one-sided
Mr. Vincent knows his history well and tells the history of funk in great detail. However as he is obviously not a musician himself he seems to put more emphasis on the... Read more

Published on 12 Sep 1998

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