Coachella #2- Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS

Genre: Funk/Soul

Synopsis: There are a number of artists recently that have been trumpeting the revival of blues and soul, Amy Whinehouse being the more commercial front runner. Yet, there are other smaller groups such as Sharon Jones, Poets of Rhythm, and Budos Band that are doing their own part to bring back the essence of late 6os and early 70s soul. As for Sharon Jones: This woman isn't imitating an era. Homegirl was there in the 70s singing back-up vocals on disco and funk albums. In the 80s the style lost its mainstream appeal and she instead turned towards a gospel career and then came back to her natural groove in 2002 with Dap Dippin' with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. The most recent release in 2007 100 Days, 100 Nights, showcases a much smoother Motown feel, while the previous records were loaded with heavy funk. On Daptone Records, the house band being The Dap-Kings, producer Bosco Mann described their music with: "We don’t fetish-ize vintage equipment or afro-wigs or bell-bottoms. Our music sounds authentic because it is authentic. It's real people making real music. From the depths of our souls. From our heart of hearts."

(And to all fellow coachella goers, word of mouth is that their live shows are absolutely unbelievable)



Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - How Long Do I Have to Wait

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights