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How the Black Panthers’ Politically Charged House Band Shifted Funk Music

How the Black Panthers’ Politically Charged House Band Shifted Funk Music

Update: 2019-03-03
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Bay Area band The Lumpen only recorded two songs in the 1970s, but the group’s music had a lasting impact on funk. Thanks in part to its loyalty to its parent organization: The Black Panther Party.


Read Eric Arnold’s full article on The Lumpen here.


Q’ed Up is hosted and produced by Ryan Levi. This episode was edited by Queena Kim. Follow Ryan on Twitter at @ryan_levi. Send us a note at qedup@kqed.org. Find more Q’ed Up at kqed.org/qedup.

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How the Black Panthers’ Politically Charged House Band Shifted Funk Music

How the Black Panthers’ Politically Charged House Band Shifted Funk Music

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