Latin American Funk

llmod1

After picking up a couple of bits of Latin American Funk on my trip to SF I was wondering what other jewels are out there.I'm talking about Latin American bands doing funk tracks or covers not funky latin music if you understand what I mean.Anyone have any recommendations??

funky16corners

DJCire

I don't know about latin american (specifically) but paging Hotsauce??? Is Tucson in the house?

BigSpliff

Tuscon ain't funky.... is it?

Ray Barretto, Fania Allstars, Mongo, Bataan....
various Latinaires
Bobby Marin
Via Libre
Hierro
Chocolat
Cal Tjader
Chico Gilberto
Banda Macho
Gerson King

Unknown

That record is everywhere!

K.

Danno3000

That record is everywhere!

K.

Yeah, I have 13 storestock copies. I found them in Bouctouche.

pcmr

Heres a pretty funky track from bossafunk peru group Bossa70
Check the opening break
http://s55.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0BARXYQWEUBKJ1GJABMUZI7DU6

kidinquisitive

I have the LP from this group and there is some good salsa on it. The title track is a little ho-hum for me though.

Hotsauce84

TuCSon ain't funky.... is it?

Unfortunately, no.

I do have a few recommendations, though, mostly Tejano/ranchero groups that might've had one or two funky cuts:

Sunny & The Sunliners[/b] (Key-Loc)
This Is My Band (pretty much all funk but raer and expen$ive)
The Missing Link (same as above)
Sky High (cover of "Get Ready" and "Dance To The Music")
...and another "live" album whose title escapes me but has a couple funky cuts

Richard & The Sun Demons[/b] (Buena Suerte)
Ni En Defensa Propia (covers of "Sing A Simple Song" and "Groove Me")

Jr. & The Preludes[/b] (S & R)
One Night With... (Cover of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" and "Don't Fight It")

Vida E Inspiracion[/b] (Decca)
S/T ("Tema Vida E Inspiracion")

There's also Tortilla Factory, Joe Bravo, Latinaires and a whole lot more I'm forgetting. I KNOW there's dudes on here that are deep in this genre. Hopefully they'll see this thread.

Herm

DJCire

I don't know about latin american (specifically) but paging Hotsauce??? Is Tucson in the house?

I didn't mean to check out NonExistingTucsonFunk, just meant that I know H*rm knows some ish and could help......! Damn, I need to go to T*cson.... Its been a while...

Unknown

That record is everywhere!

K.

Yeah, I have 13 storestock copies. I found them in Bouctouche.

Want 14?

K.

maliya1

llmod1 said:

After picking up a couple of bits of Latin American Funk on my trip to SF I was wondering what other jewels are out there.I'm talking about Latin American bands doing funk tracks or covers not funky latin music if you understand what I mean.Anyone have any recommendations??

Hi,

Absolutely, If you're into Latin American funk, check out Los Amigos Invisibles from Venezuela—they infuse funk elements into their music. For a Brazilian twist, Banda Black Rio and Azymuth are fantastic choices. Also, delve into the Colombian scene with the powerful funk sounds of Batata y su Rumba Palenquera. Each band brings a unique flavor to Latin American funk, ensuring a vibrant and diverse musical journey. Enjoy exploring these groovy gems.