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The members of the legendary British Jazz-Funk act Shakatak are being accused of planning to spread sophisticated Jazz-Funk. They are reoffenders. Shakatak's tour was supposed to take place earlier, but a virus was in the way.

Arturo Sandoval is the measure of all things having to do with the trumpet. His biography is quite a story too. 'Turi' is about to turn 70.

By March, it was clear that this year was going to be bad. Now we know this whole pandemic thing will drag on a lot longer than anticipated. The good news is…

There are bass players and bass players. Mark King from the Isle of Wight in Britain is definitely part of the second category. The slap bass master founded the legendary band Level 42. Today is his birthday.

'Brilliant' is an adjective that is overused. The same applies to the nouns 'virtuoso' or 'genius'. But all of these words are more than appropriate when used…

All over the world, people go for the 'Made in Germany' label when they purchase new Audis, tanks and other weapons, ice cream, bread, washing powder, cuckoo…

In the late 1970s, something called Funk hit the world. It came out of the United States of America and spread all over the place. Once it was out, nothing would stop it. There is still no vaccination.

Some forty years ago, between 1975 and 1982, the best examples of Adult-Oriented Rock tunes were recorded. Now AOR quality tunes are back, thanks to a few…

Bossa Nova and Samba recorded in the 1970s are among the most beautiful sounds ever created on this planet. In Brazil, folklore songs and modern tunes based on…

In 1977, the world was crazy, just like today. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act came to life. Elvis Presley died. 'Star Wars' became a big hit at the box office. In a South Africa governed by a racist regime, the anti-Apartheid activist Stephen Biko was murdered in police custody. And a milestone album was released.