Music Lists Steinski Gives A Sampling History Lesson WNYC Radio October 22, 2008 • In 1983 Steven "Steinski" Stein and Double Dee created "Lesson 1: The Payoff Mix," a groundbreaking work that forced the music industry and the wider culture to begin to confront issues of sampling technology, intellectual property, fair use and creativity. The sampling pioneer speaks about how the art and legality of sampling has changed music. Listen Now Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93844583/95912507" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews Maceo Parker Shouts Out 'Roots & Grooves' February 18, 2008 • When James Brown's funky horn section got cooking, the Godfather of Soul would call up Maceo Parker for a solo. The saxophonist has since launched his own solo career: His new double album is packed with funky jams and a tribute to Ray Charles. Maceo Parker Shouts Out 'Roots & Grooves' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19084674/19148776" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Bandmate Recalls James Brown's Signature Style December 25, 2006 • Saxophonist Maceo Parker began playing with James Brown's band back in the 1960s, and his signature style helped define James Brown's brand of funk. Bandmate Recalls James Brown's Signature Style Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6674270/6674271" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Maceo Parker: The Hardest Working Sideman Fresh Air December 26, 2006 • Saxophonist Maceo Parker began playing with James Brown in 1964. Parker has released several albums of his own as well as collaborations with others. His latest album is Schools In!, from 2005. This interview originally aired on Oct. 2, 1990. Maceo Parker: The Hardest Working Sideman Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6676990/6676991" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Maceo Parker on 'The Tavis Smiley Show' February 10, 2004 • Funky sax player Maceo Parker joins NPR's Tavis Smiley to talk about his legendary time with James Brown, his more recent work with Prince and his latest solo recording, Made By Maceo. Maceo Parker on 'The Tavis Smiley Show' Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows