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The Trunk of Funk comes from The Bandulus, a soul and reggae outfit led by producer and musician Jeremy Peña.

The Trunk of Funk comes from The Bandulus, a soul and reggae outfit led by producer and musician Jeremy Peña.

Formed in Austin, Texas, the band have built a reputation for their warm, vintage sound, drawing on classic Jamaican rocksteady, early reggae and American soul. Their records capture the feel of late 60s studio sessions, with tight rhythms, rich harmonies and deep grooves.

Over the years The Bandulus have worked with singers from both the reggae and soul worlds, creating music that moves easily between the dance floor and the sound system.

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Music Played

  • Gladys Knight & the Pips

    Bourgie', Bourgie' (Dave Lee Super Bourgeoisie Remix)

    • Z Records.

  • Tito Ramirez

    Mentiras

    • Discos Antifaz.

  • Gloria Gaynor

    Talk, Talk, Talk

    • Polydor.

  • Maceo Parker

    Homeboy (Skeewiff Remix)

    • Dial MacEo.
    • Esc Records.
    • 1.

  • Da Lukas

    Disco Brick

    • Legofunk Records.

  • The Womack Sisters

    You Went Away Too Long

    • Daptone Records.

  • The Buddy Rich Big Band

    Big Mama Cass

    • Liberty.

  • Minnie Riperton

    Les Fleurs

    • Distinctive.

  • Michelle David & The True-tones

    Golden Sun

    • Record Kicks.

  • Copa 7

    No Samba (Haverdi Edit)

    • Self Released.

  • Tim Maia

    Me Enganei

    • Polydor.

  • The Pharcyde

    Passin' Me By (TBJ RMX)

    • Self Released.

  • Eddie Palmieri

    Spirit Of Love (Sam Shelley Latin Breaks Edit)

    • Self Released.

  • Patterson Twins

    Gonna Find A True Love

    • Acid Jazz.

  • Candy & the Kisses

    The 81

    • Ace.

  • The Vibrations

    'Cause Your Mine

    • Kent Soul.

  • Bunny Sigler

    Girl Don't Make Me Wait

    • Outta Sight.

  • The Delfonics

    You'll Get Enough

    • Kent.

  • Melba Moore

    Standing Right Here

    • Buddah Records.

  • T@ntr@

    Get Happy (MonsieurWilly update)

    • Funky French League.

  • Galliano

    Jus Reach 25

    • Woozywu Records.

  • Tower of Power

    Only So Much Oil In The Ground

    • Warner Brothers.

  • SPINNAGE A TROIS

    • Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

      Ain't No Mountain High Enough

      • Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Greatest Hits.
      • Tamla Motown.

    • Mungo’s Hi Fi

      Bike Rider

      • Scotch Bonnet Records.

    • Stevie Wonder

      Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing

      • Tamla Motown.

  • The Allergies

    No Look Pass Bop (feat. Uncle Frank)

    • Jalapeno Records.

  • Tim Maia

    Dance Enquanto É Tempo

    • Polydor.

  • Dave Grusin

    I've Got You Where I Want You

    • Masked Weasel.

  • JEREMY PENA FROM THE BANDULUS-TRUNK OF FUNK

    • Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings

      How Do I Let A Good Man Down

      • Daptone.

    • Charles Bradley

      Ain't It A Sin

      • Dunham Records / Daptone Records.

    • Otis Redding

      Security

      • Volt.

    • J.J. Barnes

      Forgive Me

      • Groovesville.

    • Bobby Patterson & The Mustangs

      Don't Be So Mean

      • Jetstar Records.

    • Sunny & the Sunliners

      Should I Take You Home

      • RPR Records.

    • Lee Fields & the Expressions

      Faithful Man

      • Truth & Soul ‎.

    • Khruangbin

      Maria Tambien

      • Con Todo El Mundo.
      • Dead Oceans.
      • 3.

    • Tropical Man

      Rogê

      • Diamond West.

    • Synthia

      Tonight You Might (feat. Lady Wray)

      • Big Crown Records.

  • Calypso Rose

    Israel by Bus

    • Because Music.

  • Linda

    I Love Soweto

    • Kalita.

  • Jill Scott

    Liftin' Me Up

    • Blues Babe Records.

  • Marlena Shaw

    Woman Of The Ghetto (Sonic Funk Foundry Cosmic Funk Remix)

    • Self Released.

  • Tim Maia

    Batata Frita, O Ladrão De Bicicleta

    • Polydor.

  • Romero Bros

    Cravo E Canela (Bangsy Mix)

    • Echo Chamber Records.

Broadcast

  • Last Saturday18:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music