(ThyBlackMan.com) The Gap Band, composed of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, left an indelible mark on funk, R&B, and soul. Known for their electrifying stage presence and infectious ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Augusta band Funk You will be headlining the Funk Youtopia music festival in Athens on Nov. 12. Founded by childhood friends, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One doesn't have to live in Dayton for long to learn that there's funk within the city's roots. Between the ...

Monmouth Arts will bestow George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic a Lifetime Achievement in Music Award at the group's annual ...

June 22, 2024 marked the return of the Stone Soul Music and Food Festival in Richmond, Virginia, following a five-year hiatus of the venerable event. Soul, funk, and R&B are the heartbeat of America.

A new documentary explores the history and influence of funk music and its connection to Detroit. The Independent Lens documentary “WE WANT THE FUNK!” traces the history and influence of funk music ...

“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

This is FRESH AIR. In the 1970s, influential musicians such as Ornette Coleman began combining free jazz and electric funk. Three notable vets of free funk bands periodically team up to get ...

Whereas many classic-rock trios like Cream, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and ZZ Top put bellbottoms on the blues, Grand Funk Railroad goosed R&B to create their own sound. The result was a rep as one ...

Why has funk music endured for more than 60 years? Though not scientifically proven, the deep grooves that are the genre's backbone have an irresistibly dance-able quality that can be found in ...