Black & Proud Vol. 1

VINYL FORMAT. Wonderful vinyl compilation paying tribute to the more militant side of '60s-'70s soul and funk. The material's a mix of mostly obscure gems from that era, along with some more contemporary ones carrying forward that spirit. In a modern era where popular music is so often disposable and mindless, these 21 tracks recall an era when records were like reports from the frontlines—the times may have changed, but the passion and power haven't diminished. Featured artists include LAST POETS, SONS OF SLUM, STAPLE SINGERS, MARVIN GAYE, GETTO KITTY, CAMILE YARBROUGH, GIL SCOTT-HERON, GEORGE SOULE, DERRICK HARRIOT, S.O.U.L., CURTIS MAYFIELD, DARONGO, and others.