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George L. Lee circa 1976

George L. Lee was born in Jamestown, New York on July 27, 1906.

March 1, 2016 2 Comments

Wilson Pickett – The Man Designated For Greatness by Veda Pickett Neal

The Museum Of UnCut Funk remembers and honors Mr. Wilson Pickett. We would like to thank Ms. Veda Pickett Neal, the daughter of legendary soul

June 1, 2015 No Comments

Black Woodstock circa 1969

“I left because I didn’t feel that Black people were going to get their due, and I still don’t.” Nina Simone 1997

December 31, 2014 No Comments

BPP ANNIVERSARY: COINTELPRO (3 of 3)

Family, this will be my final installment, for my thoughts on the Black Panther Party (BPP). COINTELPRO – is a code word aka acronym for

November 17, 2014 No Comments

In Memory & Tribute of American Veterans – Family of TMOUF

This is a tribute to family members of the creators and contributors to The Museum Of UnCut Funk (TMOUF) that have served this country. On

November 11, 2014 No Comments

THE FUNKIEST MUSIC OF THE 70s

What’s happening folks, it’s S.D., your favorite OG (older gent) here! Reflecting on some of my favorite musical artists of the 70’s (1970-1979). It was

November 7, 2014 1 Comment

Reflections: The Black Panther Party’s 48th Anniversary

Fifteen days ago, October 15th, marked the 48th anniversary of the Black Panther Party (BPP). This is the second installment of my reflections on the

October 30, 2014 No Comments

48 FUNKIN’ YEARS 4 THE BLACK PANTHER PARTY!

Let’s reminisce a little… I’m an O.G. (older gentleman) and as I recollect, I remember the 70s being my favorite decade, and I will tell you why.

October 17, 2014 1 Comment

STEVIE’S MEMORIES ON STEVIE WONDER’S “Songs In The Key of Life”

Greetings Friends, Funk-A-Teers and Lovers of R&B… Take a trip with me as we STEP INTO THE FUNK, acknowledging the genius of my musical hero

October 16, 2014 No Comments

Black Panther Party for Self-Defense

In October 1966 in Oakland, California, Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale established the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Membership in the original Black Panther

October 15, 2014 No Comments

Sista ToFunky’s Interview With Bernard “Pretty” Purdie

The LEGENDARY Bernard “Pretty” Purdie took time out from his travels, recording sessions and lecturing future musicians to sit down and talk about his amazing

April 30, 2014 No Comments

Funky Turns 40: Sista ToFunky’s Interview With Leo Sullivan

I recently had an opportunity to speak with Leo Sullivan, one of the pioneering Black animators who helped lead the revolution of positive Black animated

February 18, 2014 1 Comment

Sam Milai – Don Powers

The eight-page color comic section produced for the Pittsburgh Courier is the only attempt I’m aware of to do a color comics section in a Black paper.*

December 15, 2013 No Comments

Celebrities And The 1963 March On Washington

The Museum Of UnCut Funk is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

August 12, 2013 1 Comment

The March On Washington Movement

The Museum Of UnCut Funk is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

August 12, 2013 1 Comment