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Bootsy Collins On World Cafe

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Bootsy Collins On World Cafe

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Bootsy in the house, baby! The great bassist performs tunes from World Wide Funk, his first album in six years.

Bootsy Collins On World Cafe

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The 'World Wide Funk' Of Bootsy Collins

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The 'World Wide Funk' Of Bootsy Collins

The funk master is back with his first album in six years: World Wide Funk. He talks King Records and his relationship with the late Bernie Worrell in an interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

The 'World Wide Funk' Of Bootsy Collins

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The Best, Worst and Weirdest in Holiday CDs

Every year brings a flood of new holiday CDs, and with good reason: They're quick and easy to make, most if not all of the songs have already been written, and they get reissued practically every year. From Sufjan Stevens to Twisted Sister to The Chipmunks, here's a look at 2006's holiday crop.

The Best, Worst and Weirdest in Holiday CDs

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Funkmaster Bootsy Collins to Host 'AmsterJam'

One and only funk bass virtuoso Bootsy Collins will host the AmsterJam music festival in New York City this weekend. Collins reviews his 30-year career with Ed Gordon, and the eclectic music lineup — including Snoop Dog, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and 311.

Funkmaster Bootsy Collins to Host 'AmsterJam'

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