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Who Owns 'Boogaloo'?

May 31, 2020 • Long known as a fusion of Latin and soul sounds, boogaloo has been co-opted by right wing extremists as code for civil war. But fans of the music won't let the boogaloo die.

'The News Deserves A Soundtrack Too': The Year In Music On 'It's Been a Minute'

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'The News Deserves A Soundtrack Too': The Year In Music On 'It's Been a Minute'

June 25, 2018 • It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders is celebrating its first anniversary. Hear the music that's been featured on the podcast.

The Hip-Hop Influence Of Jab'o Starks, James Brown's Timekeeper

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The Hip-Hop Influence Of Jab'o Starks, James Brown's Timekeeper

May 3, 2018 • The former James Brown drummer was central to some of the singer's most influential recordings. Decades later, the musician's drums have been sampled all throughout hip-hop history.

Funk Carves Out A Groove At The Funk Music Hall Of Fame In Ohio

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Funk Carves Out A Groove At The Funk Music Hall Of Fame In Ohio

January 10, 2018 • The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center honors genre greats like the Ohio Players, Isaac Hayes, James Brown and more.

Funk Carves Out A Groove At The Funk Music Hall Of Fame In Ohio

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Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's Funky Drummer, Dies At 73

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Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's Funky Drummer, Dies At 73

February 18, 2017 • The revered drummer, who suffered from bladder cancer in the past, popularized the breakbeat and became one of the most sampled musicians ever.

Code Switch Suggests: Books, Movies, Music For A Midwinter's Night

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Code Switch Suggests: Books, Movies, Music For A Midwinter's Night

December 23, 2016 • Stop feeling guilty about what you didn't do over the holidays, and take some of these suggestions for reading, watching and listening. You'll feel better, really.