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. 

Badd Kitti celebrates Funktoberfest with a bumpin' mix from Coast to Coast, stopping in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Philly, Ohio and New York.

Part 1 (Podcast Subscribers)
Roy Ayres kicks off the hour, flowing into some 'happy music' , then turning it up with a  a head-to-head from Prince and P-Funk 

Part 2 (Website Exclusive www.thefunkexcursion.com)
Badd Kitti kicks off the 2nd hour with classic funk straight outta NYC - 
Tom Brown, Brass Construction and Skyy, and tops it off with more classics from EWF and bands from the Land of Funk

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. 

On this episode, Badd Kitti plays the Funk from A-Z!

The Funk ABCs originally came about when a radio station manager doubted that there was enough funk music to do a weekly show. Not only did Badd Kitti play a totally unique set every week for the first year, but for the month of September, (the month the show debuted), she played the sets alphabetially. Six years later, and going strong, The Funk Excursion still endeavors to bring a unique set of classic, new and rare funk grooves to listeners every week. 

Do You Know Your Funk ABCs?

Part 1 - A to L
Podcast subscribers only

Part 2 - M to Z
Website Exclusive - www.thefunkexcursion.com

About Badd Kitti

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. 

This Month's MixPak features worldwide funk from Africa to the UK.
Also included: Rarely played cuts from James Brown, Zapp and Eddie Hazel, a spin-off from the Average White Band, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a few jams from the Ladies of Funk, and more....

On this episode, Badd Kitti asks her social media fans to vote for their GOAT Funk guitar solo.
If you're an old school funk fan, it's probably not hard to guess who got the number one spot! But GOAT lists are always fun to debate - and there are definitely some surprising omissions!

Part 1 - The Unsung & Honorable Mentions
(Available to Podcast Subscribers)

Part 2 - And the Winner is...!
(Exclusive Website Content www.thefunkexcursion.com)

About the Funk Excursion Host/Producer

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. 

On the weekend of August 18-19, Badd Kitti had the honor of performing with Neftali "Funkadrill" Santiago, the legendary drummer from the iconic funk band, Mandrill. The concert, entitled "Funkadrill's Mandrill Experience - The Road to Love", highlighted classics from Mandrill's heyday from 1971-1977, as well as new music from Funkadrill himself.

In this episode, Badd Kitti pays tribute to Funkadrill, playing his most legendary contributions to Mandrill, as well as featuring his previously unreleased tracks,  recorded over a period of 30 years, from 1975 to 2005. 

Funkadrill's "Road to Love" marks the last time Mandrill's music will be performed by an original member of of the band. The influential drummer plans to relaunch his solo career with the release of new music, as well as the Netflix documentary, "The Road to Love",  both of which are planned for early 2024.

About the Funk Excursion Host/Producer

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.