Not every song can be a chart-topper. There is a Chicago-based record label that strives to archive and release music that was largely ignored in its own time. The Numero Group has generated a catalog of neglected music across many genres. Ken Shipley explains the origins, mission, and vision of The Numero Group.

Music featured (courtesy of The Numero Group):

• Bill Moss – Sock it to ’em Soul Brother (Instrumental) from Eccentric Soul: The Capsoul Label
• Jackie Stoudemire – Invisible Wind (Instrumental) from Don’t Stop: Recording Tap
• Syl Johnson – Is it because I’m Black? (Instrumental) from Light: On the South Side
• The Tap Orchestra – Don’t Stop Dancin’ from Don’t Stop: Recording Tap
• Antena – Sissexa from Camino Del Sol
• The Majestic Arrows – I’ll Never Cry for Another Boy from Eccentric Soul: The Bandit Label

Our Numero Recommendations:

• Eccentric Soul: The Capsoul Label
• Cult Cargo: Belize City Boil Up
• Good God: A Gospel Funk Hymnal
• Eccentric Soul: Twinight’s Lunar Rotation
• Home Schooled: The ABC’s of Kid Soul
• Don’t Stop: Recording Tap
• Wayfaring Strangers: Guitar Soli
• Local Customs: Downriver Revival
• Titan: It’s All Pop!

Further Reading:
Retromania by Simon Reynolds

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