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James Brown
James Brown appears in 3 narrated music-history shows, each one placing them inside a wider story. Most often alongside Michael Jackson, Daft Punk and Radiohead.
Shows where James Brown appears
Rhythm: Edit, Test, Recover
Rhythm transforms from the spontaneous "Funky Drummer" break to the precise edits of Michael Jackson and the algorithmic beats of Daft Punk and Aphex Twin, redefining music's pulse.
1 of 8 tracks — Funky Drummer
Curtis Mayfield: Soul's Social Voice
From Chicago's Curtom Records, Curtis Mayfield's social soul, from "People Get Ready" to "Freddie's Dead," defines the Black Power themes and urban realism for James Brown and Donny Hathaway.
1 of 8 tracks — Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud
Golden-Era Roots: Funk & Soul DNA
The 90s golden era of hip-hop finds its DNA in 70s funk, soul, and unexpected rock, from Leon Haywood's grooves to Lou Reed's basslines and James Brown's breaks.
1 of 8 tracks — Funky Drummer
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OffStereo builds narrated music history shows around real records — ask for any artist, scene or era and it writes the story and plays the tracks.