Soviet City Soul Sampler

Akira Yamanaka—record buyer, writer, manga artist, and author of the Soviet music disc guide “Soviet Funk: Kyosan Groove Disc Guide”— presents a standout mix that serves as a calling card for Red Funk, a pillar of hidden musical treasures.

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For decades, the “Iron Curtain” of the former superpower blocked this music from reaching the world. Even now, these lost sounds of Red Funk (a.k.a. Soviet Funk) remain overlooked by diggers across the globe.

In this mix, he extracts the mellow essence of Red Funk, offering a fresh encounter with music that defies borders and eras.

We hope this becomes an exciting new musical discovery for you.