FUNK FOUNDATIONS #51 / James MTUME

It has been 3 years since we lost one of the most influential percussionist Philadelphia born James Forman aka James Mtume.
Raised in a musical family where his father (Jimmy Heath) and uncles formed The Heath Brothers. In the 60’s, James studied
percussion and he started playing with Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard and eventually became the percussionist
for Miles Davis. In the Miles Davis band, he hooked up Reggie Lucas (guitar), and started a song writing partnership. The duo
Lucas/Mtume wrote and produced mane tracks for artists. He also started his own project, Mtume, where he applied his most
innovative sounds. I pay tribute to his boogie funk period with his band and production work which is deep in my funk foundation
form E80’s….Enjoy the show!

George C

RADIO.D59B / FUNK FOUNDATIONS #51 / James MTUME

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I started collecting records in the early 80s and in the wake of acid house I began my DJ-ing career (1988!) and started amassing vinyls. I have been collecting all kinds of soulful and deep stuff from classic soul and R&B thru house, jazz, funk and more left-field artists that haven't been widely popular but kept passion for creating exceptional music that is deserved to be heard, enjoyed and respected. In this times, when music is pushed aside for its ability to create critical view on the world and spread the powerful messages, its important to show your grit and passion for true quality and dedication to good cause. This channel is dedicated to my musical and artistic explorations thru the Influences Radio Show - Soulful Music from Past to Present on D59B Radio every second Wednesday from 8PM.