lovely to see the slavic states embracing motown

[givemesoul 122]

 

[Tomangoes 3,051]

A fine tribute to all the artists and musicians who made it possible.

Ed

[Davenpete 1,474]

Interesting to contemplate that 'Slav' literally means 'slave' and references the endenchered servitude of the peasantry in eastern Europe - perhaps there's some shared cultural memory that could enable them to connect deeply with black music given the opportunity (I personally believe there's a similar shared historic experience of oppression that gives Jewish people a tendency to connect with black music - be it as writers, producers, artists or consumers). Dx

[Benji 988]

6 hours ago, Davenpete said:

Interesting to contemplate that 'Slav' literally means 'slave'

Sorry but not correct.

[Davenpete 1,474]

3 hours ago, Benji said:

Sorry but not correct.

That's what the only documentary I ever saw on the subject said.
Even if it's not correct, the cultural viewpoint still holds IMO. Dx

Edited February 14 by Davenpete

[Benji 988]

Your cultural viewpoint is just as incorrect.

[Tomangoes 3,051]

A simple search does show the term slavic to be connected to a common language style in Eastern Europe rather than anything to do with slavery.

Can't it just be this orchestra did a great cover of a brilliant song with all the bells and whistles thrown in? Wherever they are based.

Ed

 

[Davenpete 1,474]

12 minutes ago, Tomangoes said:

A simple search does show the term slavic to be connected to a common language style in Eastern Europe rather than anything to do with slavery.

Can't it just be this orchestra did a great cover of a brilliant song with all the bells and whistles thrown in? Wherever they are based.

Ed

 

I don't question that - it was a wider social comment, I wasn't trying to suggest that's the reason they did a good job. Dx

[Pga1 370]

Hiya, very much in the the style of chaka khan &  montell Jordan, standing in the shadows of Motown, cheers

[givemesoul 122]

sorry if it caused any controversy,i just thought the orchestra was brill and really going for it,all the best to everyone

[Carty 227]

Overwrought nonsense , Give me Marvin and Tammi all day long .