It’s election time again, and on this episode Badd Kitti delves into the political side Funk.
Actually, Funk is political in and of its self. Born in the termoil of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, Funk began as protest music, sometimes overt, sometimes disguised, but ALWAYS true unto itsself.

Part 1 – Funk Gets Political

From James Brown’s, “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”, to Marvin, Stevie, Curtis Mayfield, and more. This hour examines Funk through the lens of some of the most controversial, inspirational and important songs of the 20th century.

Part 2 – The Get Down

On it’s surface, the phrase “Get Down”, was a popular party or dance chant. But in actuality, the phrase had (and still has) cultural meaning and political implicaitons that went far beyond it’s simplified disguise. In this hour Badd Kitti has some fun playing songs with “Get Down” in the title. Check out the double entendre while you “get down” to the groove!