Mix: Gordon Parks – Earth, Wind & Fire

DJ Flash Gordon of the website Peace Uv Mine is resposible for this fantastic mix of one the best bands of all time Earth, Wind & Fire.  Also known as EWF, the band was founded in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969.  Other members have included Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Larry Dunn, and Al McKay. 

Stream: Gordon Parks – Earth, Wind & Fire

The band has received 20 Grammy nominations; winning six as a group. Earth, Wind & Fire is known for their dynamic sound of their horn section and their energetic elaborate stage shows.  The band is also known for intoriducing American audiences to the instrument called the Kalimba (African thumb piano) which is played on all of the band’s albums.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Sun Goddess
2. Saturday Nite
3. Shining Star
4. Mighty Mighty
5. In Time
6. Runnin’ (Ponta de Aeria)
7. Sparkle
8. Help Somebody
9. Boogie Wonderland
10. Let’s Groove Tonight
11. September
12. Love’s Holiday
13. Devotion
14. Can’t Hide Love
15. Keep Your Head To The Sky

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