Title: Beyond the Sun Artist: Orgone Label: Shanachie Formats: CD, MP3 Release date: April 28, 2015 After flirting with Afro-funk and extensive soul songs on their 2007 album The Killion Floor, then turning more towards Afrobeat and even few … Continue reading
Welcome to the March 2018 issue of Black Grooves, sponsored by the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture. In honor of our upcoming program Funkology: A Conversation with Bootsy Collins and Dr. Scot Brown, we’re featuring recent … Continue reading
Title: Undercover Mixtape Artist: Orgōne Label: Colemine Formats: CD, cassette, limited ed. green vinyl, digital Release date: February 2, 2018 One of Southern California’s premiere funk and soul outfits, Orgōne has been spreading its cosmic energy throughout the … Continue reading
Welcome to the August 2015 “summer rocks” issue of Black Grooves, sponsored by the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture. As a tie-in to the annual AfroPunk Festival, we’re focusing on rock-oriented releases from bands across the … Continue reading
Following are additional albums released during April 2015—some will be reviewed in future issues of Black Grooves. Blues, Folk, Country Captain Luke & Cool John Ferguson: Live at the Hamilton (Music Maker) Cash Box Kings: Holding Court (Blind Pig) Chastity … Continue reading