“FUNK” ... the essence, can not be analyzed or learned in the constraints of academic environment. Funk is an organic, cultural essence passed down through the ages from Funk Enlightened Sages to those who are genetically pre-disposed to understand, practice and FEEL. The work of Hilarius Hofstede embodies the essence of “FUNK” since time without beginning... consciously awakened over 25 years ago when 1st exposed to our music of DEFUNKT at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, 1982. Joseph Bowie New York September 2011

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