Episode 471
'We Want the Funk' moves your mind and body
'We Want the Funk' explores several decades of the highly danceable music genre, ranging from James Brown to Fela Kuti.
Documentary of the Week · thom_powers
April 5, 20251m 57s
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Show Notes
'We Want the Funk' explores several decades of the highly danceable music genre, ranging from James Brown to Fela Kuti. Filmmakers Stanley Nelson and Nicole London combine dazzling performance footage with sharp analysis of the politics and artistry of funk.
Topics
musicdocumentaryfunkgeorge_clintonlocal_wnycnewsdocumentary_filmjames_brown