Still Black, Still Proud (tm) The African Tribute to James Brown

line up

• Fred Wesley (Trombone)
• Pee Wee Ellis (Sax, Vocals - Band Leader)

• country:
  USA
• region:
  West Africa
• style(s):
  Afrobeat Funk
• label:
  not signed
• type:
  Band
• instrumentation:
  instrumental, vocal
• artist submitted by:
  BPR

Africa gave birth to the blues. Blues begat jazz. Jazz spawned funk. And funk was, is and always will be James Brown

In the 70s this musical evolution came full circle as a generation of African artists were moved to the groove by the Godfather of Funk. To celebrate this legacy the legendary Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley have formed a pan-continental soul/funk super-group.

As cornerstones of James Brown's seminal lineup Pee Wee Ellis (sax) and Fred Wesley (trombone) laid down the foundations of funk. Many years (and myriad hip-hop samples) later, they reunited (with Maceo Parker) as The JB Horns. With their stiletto sharp horn arrangements and sinuous grooves, they defined the funk agenda.

Still Black, Still Proud's(tm) stellar lineup comprises contemporary jazz and funk crusaders from across the globe including top-flight African musicians, Afro-beat legend Tony Allen, Malian Guitarist Vieux Farka Toure and Angelique Kidjo, Grammy Award winning singer from Benin to name a few of the collaborators so far* Other artists lined up to collaborate in the future, include Manu Dibango and Oumou Sangare.

Together they get on the good foot and offer up some heaven-sent soul-satisfaction. Guaranteed to raise the rafters

* (Guests are subject to conditions and availability, and within reason can be chosen by the promoter)