Listen to a superb new gospel, funk and soul mix from GE-OLOGY

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From Sun Ra to Salsoul Orchestra: A Strut Records Christmas mix

Crate-digging for folk funk: 10 sublime records

Bargain Vinyl: The utterly funky, oft forgotten and surprisingly sublime Christmas album by Soulful Strings

The Message: How Cymande’s cult funk debut shaped the golden age of hip hop

Rare 1979 soul album recorded in a prison gets reissue

Legendary funk band Cymande to release their first album in four decades

Original Gangster of Love: 10 essential Johnny “Guitar” Watson tracks

Label Spotlight: Athens Of The North

Island digging with Ruf Dug: The disco-funk sound of Guadeloupe in 10 records

Listen to an exclusive mix of super rare Brazilian 7″s