So folks like me can say THANK YOU. My request for "appropriate" music for my basement speakeasy, led me down a wonderful path of lyrics and midi files, and the Yazoo cataloge.
But perhaps more importantly, after a month or so of lurking on the more serious threads where I simply sit and listen in awe. I found myself impatiently spouting at museum staff who's entire "roots of hip hop" was one Cab Calloway CD, a Zoot suit, and Sheet music to Minnie the Moocher. Do you have the Yazoo Roots of Rap Cd ?
No, but do you know where to get it?
And I did. I could give them a web site on the spot and fax further information for Jass as well as Yazoo. And the GREAT picture book i see the rhythm by Michele Wood & Toyomi Igus.
Instead of being angry, I could help educate. Primitive, but they were thankful and perhaps it will help someone else explore the glorious road that has been travelled. Keep on Keepin on guys it really means alot.
Tinker