I just made a podcast called 'Aesthetic Soul' about the history of Breakbeats with a 60s/70s repertory of Soul-Funk originals. I invite you all to listen to it.
Among the classics, you'll certainly recognize some of the beats you've been listening since kids on several Hip Hop, Hardcore Techno, Jungle, Drum n Bass, among other types of Breakbeats. =)
Link: http://www.electronicstandards.wordpress.com
Please scroll down, it's five or six articles below. All the articles have their translation in English below their original text. The link to download the podcast will be there.
Have a nice listening