Kraftwerk's connection to R&B and black DJs in America

[pesco]

Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/05/20/kraftwerks-connection-to-rb.html

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[Brian_Blank]

I saw Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force in 1983. They had the costumes and everything. Fun show. At the end I got pulled up on stage with the band dancing & singing.

[Archisonic]

Link to the article in the post is busted. Here ‘tis

[ficuswhisperer]

Man Machine was sampled by The Fearless Four for Rockin’ It as well as by 2 Live Crew for their classic ballad Dick Almighty.