Miami feat. Robert Moore “Party Freaks” on Drive Records (1974)
Henry Stone: “Miami Is The Funk Capital of The World”
The soul of true funk is a force so powerful that its musical stops have more rhythm than any other genre’s musical sounds. From break to bridge to hook, and every so-called off-beat in between, Miami is the funk capital of the world. That was true in 1974, and it’s still true today. James Brown […]
Mango Hill Records presents Soul Buffet at Wynwood Yard featuring Henry Stone Music
Your soul is hungry. Your soul is thirsty. Your soul needs music. Your soul needs soul. You need to go to Soul Buffet at Wynwood Yard this Saturday, May 20th, 2017 at Wynwood Yard, and unleash your emotions with Mango Hill Records, Henry Stone Music, Ketchy Shuby, The Scone Cash Players, and DJ Eddie Garcia […]
A James Brown Personal Thank You Note
Here is an autographed thank you note James Brown sent to Henry Stone where you can practically feel the almighty funk of his spiritual dexterity as it’s jumping off the page with a foot kicked in the air before dropping to the splits and two stepping all over your psyche’s jukebox. Brown and Stone were […]
Clarence Reid – Funky Party Video
During the late 60s and through the 70s, Clarence Reid, singer, songwriter, talent scout, and producer for Henry Stone’s labels, was involved in just about every recording that came out of Stone’s Hialeah-based T.K. Studios. A book could and should be written about this gifted artist’s massive contribution to the Miami soul and dance scene. […]
Who Were Brandye on Kayvette Records and T.K. Disco?
Sexy, sultry, singing ladies with legs as long as US-1. These are the things dreams are made of. Kayvette Record’s Brandye recorded at least one single for T.K. Disco (“Rhythm of Love,” b/w “Curiosity”), and an album called Crossover To Brandye. Their real names are Cynthia Douglas, Donna Davis and Pamela Vincent. According to Discogs, “Brandye […]
R.I.P. Prince – Reign In Purple – Orange Bowl 1985 Show Recap
R.I.P to the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince. This is what it sounds like when doves cry, my friend. He was the Purple Alpha, the Minneapolis Omega, and a son of funk in the same league as James Brown and Little Richard. Here’s what HenryStoneMusic’s own Joe Stone remembers of the Prince […]
Lemon City Rhythm Section is Miami’s Best New Instrumental Group
South Florida has been a hotbed of musical talent since the first time thunder boomed over the wetlands and made all the pretty birds shake their tail feathers. Today, nature’s course has given way to the instrumental prowess of the Lemon City Rhythm Section, the featured talent on Instrumental Magic vol. 2, currently being mixed and mastered […]