"For more than two decades, Binky Griptite has been the voice of the Dap-Kings, the hard-hitting funk and soul eight piece behind the incomparable Sharon Jones. As the band’s guitarist and emcee, Binky would introduce the group as it warmed up, then in the style of James Brown cape man Danny Ray, announce the arrival of “100 pounds of soul dynamite” as Jones danced her way to center stage. Binky toured the world as a founding member of Soul Providers, Antibalas and the Dap-Kings—and he picked up a lot of records along the way. After Jones passed away and touring slowed, Binky shared his talents as an emcee and collector by hosting a weekly all-vinyl radio show on WFUV. 'The Boogie Down With Binky Griptite,' which airs Saturday nights 8-11 PM EST, showcases his chops as a soul and funk aficionado as well as his commitment to supporting working soul groups. ..."
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