The Boombox

Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer,’ Dies At 73; Hip-Hop Community Reacts

The music world has lost a true innovator on the drums. Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s funk drummer and the creator of the most sampled drum break in hip-hop, has passed away from kidney failure on ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Funky Drummer’ Clyde Stubblefield, whose 1970 solo was widely sampled in hip-hop, dies at 73

Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, died Saturday. He was 73. His wife, Jody Hannon, told the Associated Press that Stubblefield ...
Capital Public Radio

Ensemble Mik Nawooj Hip Hop Classical Infusion

Ensemble Mik Nawooj injects classical compositional techniques into hip hop. Led by composer/pianist JooWan Kim, the 10-piece ensemble features MCs/lyricists Do D.A.T. and Sandman, a soprano, winds, ...