The Funk Show

Series produced by Howard Burchette

Caption: The Funk Show with Howard Burchette, Credit: thefunkshow.com
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The Funk Show with Howard Burchette 

The Funk Show is a three hour program devoted to Funk and Soul music from the 1960's to the present. The programs on PRX are te best of THE FUNK SHOW.

The Funk Show presents Funk and Soul music from the 1960's through the present in both a variety format and in interview formats.


57 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Caption: (Left to right): Dennis Burke, Keni Burke, Jerome Bailey, Alohe Burke, Clarence Burke, Sr. , Clarence Burke, Jr., James Burke III , Credit: Buddah Records 1971 album "The Stairsteps"
This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from an original member Dennis Burke. He tells her story and discusses her life in a rare interview.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 52:41
Caption: The Five Stairsteps (Alohe J. Burke - far right), Credit: Curtom & Buddah Records 1969
This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from the only female member of the group. ALOHE BURKE who now goes by RAMI is the only sister of this famo...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2011
  • Length: 54:31
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo, Credit: Chess Records
SUGAR PIE DE SANTO is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 54:43
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo, Credit: Chess Records
SUGAR PIE DE SANTO is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 55:15
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo , Credit: Chess Records
Sugar Pie de Santo is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 16, 2011
  • Length: 55:18
Caption: The Three Degrees with Helen Scott, Credit: www.thethreedegrees.com/
The history of the musical group,THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can be ...

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  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 55:57
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: The Three Degrees with Helen Scott, Credit: Cherry Red UK
The history of the musical group,the THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can...

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  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:30
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Teena Marie , Credit: Gordy Records
A discussion with the late TEENA MARIE (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010). She discusses her long career and her rich musical history. This interv...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 54:22
Caption: Teena Marie , Credit: Cash Money Records, Universal
A discussion with the late TEENA MARIE (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010). She discusses her long career and her rich musical history. This interv...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 58:43
Caption: Josh White Jr. , Credit: Silverwolf
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 54:27
Caption: Judy White
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2011
  • Length: 53:43
Caption: Josh White
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2011
  • Length: 54:13
Caption: The Meters , Credit: www.sundazed.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Leo Nocentelli, Credit: http://www.nocentelli.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 01:09:14
Caption: Leo Nocentelli, Credit: www.nocentelli.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 59:09
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Chee Chee & Peppy circa 1981 , Credit: Branding Iron
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2011
  • Length: 56:04
Caption: Chee Chee & Peppy (1972), Credit: Buddah Records
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2011
  • Length: 55:40
Caption: Chee Chee & Peppy circa 1972
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2011
  • Length: 58:36
Caption: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie (1969)
PART A (1st hour) of Volume #1 of the Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps. Joining Howard Burchette is Clarence Burke, Jr., Clarence Burke, Sr. and...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:04
Caption: The Stairsteps circa 1969 (Clockwise: Clarence Burke, Sr. (center), Kenneth M. Burke, James Burke III, Clarence Burke Jr., Dennis Burke.
PART TWO(2nd hour) of Volume ONE of the Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps. Joining Howard Burchette is Clarence Burke, Jr., Clarence Burke, Sr. a...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 56:57