Thank You Nelson Mandela
“ As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” ― Nelson Mandela Let’s take time to reflect on one of the […]
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Throwback Thursday: FMF x The Playboy Mansion
I’ve been in this music business for a long time in one capacity or another. I’ve been a club DJ, a touring DJ, a promoter, worked at a music marketing […]
FMF’s Top 10 Forty Fives of 2013
This year I’m doing something new here at Flea Market Funk. I am compiling a Top 10 list of my favorite 45s that came out in 2013. There were so […]
Police And Thieves In The Street
As a younger music lover, I heard a version of Junior Murvin’s “Police and Theives” by The Clash. Reading the liner notes after hearing Strummer’s voice, I immediately went out […]
Cooler Than Ice: Arctic Records And The Rise of Philly Soul
If you are a fan of Soul, specifically Philly Soul, then this box set will set your world on fire. Hell, even if you aren’t a fan, it’s going to […]
Spotlight On: Spoke Records
Being thankful has no relation to standing on line today to secure a TV, special edition record, or the newest video game. So while others are wasting their day to […]
Big Ups With Orsii
If you have ever dealt with Jazzman Gerald, then you will know his right hand woman over at Jazzman Records, the fabulous Orsii. If you don’t know her, you are […]
R.I.P. Chico Hamilton, He Was Just Passin’ Thru
It’s with sadness that I heard the great Chico Hamilton passed away yesterday. I’ve always had a fond memory of Chico Hamilton, and it’s connected with a guy I call […]
Beat Box: A Drum Machine Obsession – Special Edition
As if the dope book by Joe Mansfield, Beat Box: A Drum Machine Obsession wasn’t enough on its own, the good people from Get on Down in Boston have sweetened […]
Peter King – Owo Lema
On this Friday November 29th, Secret Stash out of Minneapolis, MN has a special treat for you. If you’re into African records, they will be releasing a limited edition of […]
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