![]() Many of these slaves came from Haiti and brought with them the religion of Voodoo and its drums and music. Originally owned by the French, this was where many slaves were brought from the West Indies. With the sound of the New Orleans Funeral March Bands, Mardi Gras Indian Tribes and Saturday Night Fish Fries all as inspiration New Orleans Funk developed into a unique sound. It has some vital ingredients in it that you can't find elsewhere. The record is an essential part of anyone in any way interested in Funk's record collection. It covers the period from the emergence of New Orleans Funk in the early 1960's through to the mid-seventies. The album is also filled with many rare, sought after and undiscovered funk tracks. This is the definitive collection of New Orleans Funk featuring acknowledged masters next to some of the earlier artists who shaped the meaning of funk. Album features Ernie K Doe’s ‘Here Come The Girls’, The Meters, Eddie Bo, Professor Longhair, Lee Dorsey, Wild Magnolias and more.
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