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How to Make ANYTHING Funky (feat. Nik West)

Arthur Buckner and Linda Diaz are accomplished musicians and music teachers exploring the music theory, production, history and culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles.

How to Make ANYTHING Funky (feat. Nik West)

Season 5 Episode 10 | 9m 37s | CC

What are the ingredients of a funky bass line? Arthur L.A. Buckner gets a lesson from bassist Nik West and talks to funk scholar Rickey Vincent to find what it takes to add funk to any song - even Hot Cross Buns.

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