TRUTH IN RHYTHM; Where’d You Get Your Funk From?; On THE ONE ... and Done!; Jam Fans Forum

Scott Goldfine

Funk Music

Funk

R&B

Solar Records

Bernie Worrell

Klymaxx

Dana Meyers

P-Funk

Prince

Funks

Shalamar

Ohio Players

Evan Taylor

Cali

Lowentaka Records

Kool & the Gang

Music Production

The Beatles

Jazz Music

Jazz

TRUTH IN RHYTHM features deep interviews with masters of funk, jazz, soul & hip hop. Where’d You Get Your Funk From? is a forum for all things funky and creative, featuring fascinating interviews. On THE ONE ... and Done celebrates the greatest funk songs ever created. Jam Fans Forum features authoritative panelists providing their top picks in various funk music categories.

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"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Bobby Greenlee (Ohio Players)

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Featured in a special edition of TRUTH IN RHYTHM, Episode 349: Bobby Greenlee, a longtime associate of one of the greatest funk-soul bands of all time – the legendary Ohio Players. His relationship with the group began as a te... more

16 Apr 2026 • 54 min

Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Ralph Vargas (Drummer; Cameo, New Edition)

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Featured in WYGYFF Episode 43: Percussionist and drummer Ralph Vargas, also known as Da Phunky Drumma. He has spent the past 30 years behind the scenes creating some of the world’s most recognizable beats. We’re talking beats ... more

9 Apr 2026 • 59 min

On THE ONE . . . and Done! - Get to Get Down (Brass Construction)

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Welcome to On THE ONE . . . and Done! This is the show that celebrates the greatest funk songs ever created. Please be sure to like, comment and share the show, and set your alert notifications so as to never miss a video. Tha... more

2 Apr 2026 • 14 min

Jam Fans Forum - Top 20 Funkiest Rock Songs of All Time

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Featured in Jam Fans Forum Episode 11: This is the show in which expert panelists provide their top picks in various funk music categories. Last time around, we took on naming the top funk-rock songs of all time. Now, we are l... more

19 Mar 2026 • 2 hrs 10 min

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Ralph Vargas

Percussionist and drummer known as Da Phunky Drummer

Drummer for Cameo, New Edition, 4x4 and more

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Ralph Vargas (Drummer; Cameo, New Edition)

Tairee Parks

Vocalist for George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic

George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Tairee "Thurtdelic" Parks (George Clinton and P-Funk)

Manny Kellough

Accomplished drummer for Billy Preston and Graham Central Station

Billy Preston, Graham Central Station

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Manny Kellough (Billy Preston, Graham Central Station)

Sheree Brown

Soul and R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and educator

Episode: "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Sheree Brown (Soul Singer and Musician)

Chuck Wansley

Drummer, vocalist, and band leader known for being a founding member of Warp 9.

Warp 9

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Chuck Wansley (Warp 9, Big Bands)

Danny Bedrosian

Classically trained funk keyboardist, singer, composer, and producer.

Parliament-Funkadelic

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Danny Bedrosian (P-Funk)

James Crab Robinson

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his work with Change and various other artists.

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - James "Crab" Robinson (Change, Lonnie Liston Smith)

James Plunky Branch

Jazz saxophonist, songwriter, label owner, music and film producer, and educator.

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - James "Plunky" Branch (Oneness of Juju)

Bobby Douglas

Musical scholar, keyboardist, and singer, known for his work with funk and R&B bands.

Platinum Hook, Change, Chaka Khan

Episode: Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Bobby Douglas (Platinum Hook, Change, Chaka Khan)

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Scott DR GX Goldfine

Lifelong funk enthusiast, DJ, music journalist, author, and producer involved in multiple interview formats and show productions.

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Excellent interview w/ Gregory Williams
Thank you, Scott and Gregory, for the insightful interview. Being a big Switch fan, I thoroughly enjoyed it. 🙏🏿
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Fans value the blend of history, performance stories, and technical grooves.

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Apple Podcasts	#29	Saudi Arabia/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#39	India/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#66	Sweden/Music/Music Interviews
Apple Podcasts	#137	Philippines/Music/Music Interviews

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Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Ralph Vargas (Drummer; Cameo, New Edition)

Q: What makes a drum beat work in contemporary hip-hop according to you?

He emphasizes vibe and live feel over mechanical accuracy, the importance of attitude in the groove, and how producers adapt his loops to fit tracks while maintaining the original feel.

Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Ralph Vargas (Drummer; Cameo, New Edition)

Q: What was your experience like moving from Cameo to New Edition and then to other projects?

He details starting as a drum tech for Cameo, then joining New Edition and 4x4, and later branching into production, A&R, and his own drum-loop project, highlighting the shift from performing to shaping studio sound and sampling rights battles.

Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Ralph Vargas (Drummer; Cameo, New Edition)

Q: Did you come from a musical family or were you kind of out of your own with music?

He explains growing up in Harlem, getting into drums early, and choosing drums over other instruments, with influences from Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, and Clyde Stubblefield. He describes learning by ear and shaping his path through local bands and mentorship from Larry Blackmon.

Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - Manny Kellough (Billy Preston, Graham Central Station)

Q: Can you share a story about the Outa Space jam that became a hit?

The track started as a jam and the engineer captured it; it became a massive hit almost by accident, illustrating how a spontaneous groove can become a defining record.

Where'd You Get Your Funk From? - The Bump Squad

Q: What did you each do before you kind of connected with each other musically?

Petter explained his experience as a professional musician, working with prominent producers and writing projects, while describing a significant encounter with Prince. Tomas shared his background in producing various artists and working across different genres, emphasizing the evolution of his music career.

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A deep-dive music show focused on funk, jazz, soul, and hip hop, with long-form interviews and panel discussions that explore history, craft, and culture. Episodes span legendary P-Funk connections, drummer stories, live-performance lore, and top-song debates, often weaving personal anecdotes with technical talk about groove, arrangement, and production. A standout trait is the blend of veteran storytelling and enthusiastic, opinionated debate—ranging from historical explorations to contemporary collaborations—appealing to listeners who savor insider perspectives, gear talk, and era-spanning funk influences.

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