Tag Archives: James Brown

Drums Like a River

SKF NOTE: If you have recently spent time on social media you have likely seen one of many dance videos, such as the video included here from choreographer Moga Almeri. What struck me most, the very first time I saw … Continue reading

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Clyde Stubblefield: I Do Not Appreciate Not Getting Paid

SKF NOTE: I look forward to the day it is standard practice in the recording industry to make sure musicians are paid for using their sampled sounds. That this is still an unresolved issue is heartbreaking. Drummer Clyde Stubblefield, comes … Continue reading

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The Original Funky Drummers On Life With James Brown

The Original Funky Drummers On Life With James Brown By NPR STAFF Originally published on Mon January 5, 2015 9:42 am All this week, Morning Edition is talking about drums and drummers. For the first installment in “Beat Week,” David … Continue reading

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Jamal Batiste Plays Drummer Jabo Starks in James Brown Movie

Jamal Batiste of New Orleans plays drummer in James Brown movie: Growing EastBy Veronica Barbarin, Eastern New Orleans columniston August 21, 2014 at 8:16 AM, updated August 21, 2014 at 8:18 AM In the movie, Batiste plays drummer John “Jabo” … Continue reading

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