Charlotte has a rich history of funk music. Back in 1965, the "Grandmaster of Folk" himself Mr. James Brown recorded his single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” right here in the Queen City. As one of Charlotte’s longest-running jazz-funk collectives, Groove 8 has its own Charlotte soul story to share.

Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones, And Calling Charlotte Home

Charlotte is known for banking and football. But what can be said of the Charlotte music scene? Join award-winning host Joni Deutsch every other Thursday for Amplifier, the music podcast from WFAE, where we shine a light on the artists who call Charlotte home. You just might find a new favorite song along the way.In 2019, Amplifier was named Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Podcast,” received a local Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Innovation” and was honored for innovation in music/arts podcasting by The Webby Awards (named “The Internet’s Highest Honor” by The New York Times). In 2021, it was Charlotte Magazine's "Best Podcast" again.Are you a musician or music professional from the Charlotte-area? Submit your information for future podcast consideration! Click here (or go to wfae.report/amplifier/submit-your-cltmusic-to-amplifier).

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Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones, And Calling Charlotte Home

Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones, And Calling Charlotte Home

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