Like most forms of American music, Funk takes much of its influence from the music of the early South. The family tree is complicated, but Funk channelled gospel, blues, jazz and afro-cuban rhythms into a new creation that would become the voice of its generation, and influence music all over the world in generations to come.

On this episode, Badd Kitti examines Southern Funk, from both various regions and time periods. Hop on board this southern excursion starting in Georgia with Funk's founding father, James Brown in the 60s, on through to Texas with Lizzo in the new millenium - and plenty of stops in between.

Part 1 - Podcast Subscribers

Part 2 - Web Exclusive - www.thefunkexcursion.com

Badd Kitti, (a.k.a. Brieze Thompson) is a multi-talented keyboardist, vocalist, composer, band leader, and educator, working in the Philadelphia area. Her role as a pioneer of the city’s mid-2000’s funk revival earned her the title , ‘Philadelphia’s Queen of Funk‘.
Badd Kitti’s lifelong love of funk music, coupled with her experience as a professional musician, combine to offer a unique and insightful perspective on the program’s topic. 

It's election time again, and on this episode Badd Kitti delves into the political side Funk.
Actually, Funk is political in and of its self. Born in the termoil of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, Funk began as protest music, sometimes overt, sometimes disguised, but ALWAYS true unto itsself.

Part 1 - Funk Gets Political *Podcast Only)

From James Brown's, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", to Marvin, Stevie, Curtis Mayfield, and more. This hour examines Funk through the lens of some of the most controversial, inspirational and important songs of the 20th century.  

Part 2 - The Get Down (Web Exclusive www.thefunkexcursion.com)

On it's surface, the phrase "Get Down", was a popular party or dance chant. But in actuality, the phrase had (and still has) cultural meaning and political implicaitons that went far beyond it's simplified disguise. In this hour Badd Kitti has some fun playing songs with "Get Down" in the title. Check out the double entendre while you "get down" to the groove!

About the Host

Badd Kitti, (a.k.a. Brieze Thompson) is a multi-talented keyboardist, vocalist, composer, band leader, and educator, working in the Philadelphia area. Her role as a pioneer of the city’s mid-2000’s funk revival earned her the title , ‘Philadelphia’s Queen of Funk‘.
Badd Kitti’s lifelong love of funk music, coupled with her experience as a professional musician, combine to offer a unique and insightful perspective on the program’s topic. 

It's All Treat and no Tricks in Badd Kitti's funky Halloween Special

Part 1 - Curse of the Purple One (Podcast Subscribers)
Why is it that the career of every artist who was ever dubbed "The Next Prince" ended in utter failure? Could it be The Curse of the Purple One???

In this episode, Badd Kitti explores her spooky observation - and presents some very ghoulish evidence that Prince had a supernatural musical mojo!

Part 2 - The Monster Mix (Web Exclusive www.thefunkexcursion.com)
Badd Kitti reaches into her Trick Bag and pulls out a spellbinding mix that'll sho'nuf bring the Freaks Out

Featuring Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Stevie Wonder, Cameo, Funkadelic, Midnight Star, Whodini, and much, much more!

About the Host

Badd Kitti, (a.k.a. Brieze Thompson) is a multi-talented keyboardist, vocalist, composer, band leader, and educator, working in the Philadelphia area. Her role as a pioneer of the city’s mid-2000’s funk revival earned her the title , ‘Philadelphia’s Queen of Funk‘.
Badd Kitti’s lifelong love of funk music, coupled with her experience as a professional musician, combine to offer a unique and insightful perspective on the program’s topic.