Dam-Funk grew up on “Scooby Doo” and sessioned for Westside Connection but his life’s work was and will be the stewardship of the true spirit of funk. He’s remixed Baron Zen and Animal Collective and he’s just about to release the 5XLP monster Toeachizown on Stones Throw. This interview by Chris Ziegler.

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photography by carlton beener

Rock The Bells 2009 with:

Chali 2na
Tech N9ne
House of Pain / La Coka Nostra
Sage Francis
Supernatural
Super Cr3w
Reflection Eternal
Big Boi
Slick Rick
The Roots
Busta Rhymes
Nas @ Damian Marley
RZA
Ice Cube

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If the politicos occupying Chocolate City ever get around to building a monument on the mall to good ol’ American rhythm ‘n’ blues funk rock, Dawn Silva’s name needs to be etched in bold print. We talked about lots of funky stuff… from the plot against the funk, true funk, better living through funk and a grip of her music that should be put out now but for some senseless reason isn’t. Interview by Kurt Midness.

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dan monick

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