Funk Off!

Here is a great documentary on soul and funk that aired on BBC as part of its Soul Deep - The History of Black Music series. It doesn't cover as much ground as Yvonne Smith's 1996 critically acclaimed PBS doc 'Make It Funky', but it does tread much of the same ground and gives more focus to Motown's apprehensive foray into the funk. There are some great Stevie Wonder rarities here, including studio footage of Stevie creating one of my favorites, 'Jesus Children of America'. There are 8 parts to this doc....so sit back and enjoy. Get some soul.

The Story Of Funk and Soul

Part One


Part Two


Part Three


Part Four


Part Five


Part Six


Part Seven


Part Eight - Final