Psych Funk From Around the World

So the other week I finally received my psychedelic funk compilations album from Stones Throw and let me tell ya.... The idea for this album was to showcase the golden years of psych funk which was around 1967 to 1980. The artists that are featured on the album all come from different corners of the world which makes for a great album with a lot of different sounds and instruments.

First on the list is Mehr Pooya from Tehran, Iran. This song features a funky guitar riff throughout it and then breaks down into a crazy drum solo with lyrics in the native language.

Mehr Pooya- Ghabileh-ye Lily (right click & save to download)

Next up coming out of Moscow, Russia is George Garanian with the Melodiya Jazz Ensemble. This jam is just too funky. It keeps the the catchy bass line going and then has this trippy psychedelic sample in the background.

George Garanian With The Melodiya Jazz Ensemble- The Big Search (right click & save to download)

The last gem I'm going to leave you with is coming out of Lagos, Nigeria. Funky track....give it a listen.
Kukumbas- Respect (right click & save to download)


To wrap up this post I guess what I was trying to get across is go to your local record shop and do some crate digging in the funk section. Stones Throw was kind enough to do the digging for me in this case. But who knows what you'll find.

Stay Funky
-B. Wayne