Various Artists - Gettin' Funky: The Birth of New Orleans R&B

The city of New Orleans has left its unmistakeable imprint on 20th century popular music. Its music has flourished in a highly cosmopolitan atmosphere. The sound of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues ruled the world of popular music during the 1950s and '60s. This box salutes the pioneers of this funky down home music. 4 CDs, 107 tracks and a 56 page booklet make this fabulous set a great addition to the Properbox roster and is guaranteed to get the fans boppin' to the enclosed musical gumbo. Artists include Champion Jack Dupree, Professor Longhair, Archibald, Dave Bartholomew, Paul Gayten, Smiley Lewis, Roy Brown, Fats Domino and a host of others.