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 […]
Category Archives: Flea Market Funk
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 […]
Told It First Hand: Black Moon – Enta Da Stage
Where were you when you first heard Black Moon? I can tell you where Flea Market Funk was. I was working at a college radio station and the head of […]
Medline – Sun Being
Today we bring you a composition by French musician Medline, also known as Aillacara 2743, Electroom Acoostap or Douce Fougue & Son Esclave Extravagant. With roots in Latin America (Chile […]
Big Ups with DJ E.A.S.E. aka Nightmares on Wax
This week’s Big Ups is special to me. A long time ago, I received a Nightmares On Wax recording of Smoker’s Delight which I loved. It spoke to me almost […]
Mac McRaw – Kinfolk Mix
Being the parent that I am, I have to pick and choose (and a lot of time it’s out of my hands) when I can get out. Fortunately, I was […]
Wendell Stuart and the Downbeaters – My World Is Empty Without You
This weekend I did a small dig in Brooklyn. I have a spot that isn’t secret, but always comes through every time I go there. I was a bit concerned […]
Big Ups With Brian Poust aka Agent 45
Here in Big Ups, it’s a celebration of people doing big things in their own right. I feel that it’s a disservice to not let our community know about these […]
Has Anyone Heard From Keb Darge?
If you’ve met Keb Darge, you know how big the man’s heart is. You feel his passion for music as well as his passion for life in the first five […]
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