The history of Christian Funk in the U.K.

Hi,

This paragraph is a reprint from http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Paradise_Britains_gospel_funk_pioneers_of_the_1980s_now_on_CD/40662/p1/#addcomment

This month Kingsway are releasing a 'Best Of Paradise' compilation. If that doesn't fill you with excitement it's probably because (a) you are very young or (b) you are not a funkster. London's Paradise weren't the first gospel act to integrate funk into their sound (such a credit should be given to such US gospel pioneers as Andrae Crouch and Rance Allen). But Paradise were the first in Britain and in the early '80s demonstrated that gospel was moving on from the quartet sound and the choir call-and-response fervour of old. Now with the release of a lovingly selected compilation, a new generation of believers can enjoy the groundbreaking music of London's early gospel funksters. Read more at the website above.

Thanks. God Bless.

Aaron.