The 1980s were a somewhat odd decade for music, and that includes these R&B/funk gems that found a way to be great against ...

Rick James brought streetwise attitude, rock bite, and funk swagger together on Street Songs, helping shape a sound that crossed genres.

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...

“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.

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. National Get Funky Day will be observed for the very first time on Thursday, Oct. 5 ...

The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Satori Shakoor, who was a member of the Brides of ...

In a newly published book, CU Boulder Professor Reiland Rabaka delves into the culture and sound of music’s ‘best-kept secret’ Barely two months into the ‘70s, Funkadelic—led by George Clinton, ...

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will headline an evening of soul, jazz and R&B on Baltimore's Inner Harbor as part of the OK Sunday Series. 2 days ago These iconic lines from the end of Warren ...

April 26 (UPI) --Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old recording artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday. In a post on Instagram, Anitta explained ...

The syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond. Stanley Nelson is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, MacArthur Fellow, and member of the Academy of ...

CAROLINA DE OLIVEIRA LOURENÇO first heard the word “feminism” in 2015 from friends who were taking Brazil’s college entrance exam, on which a question about it appeared. She was 22, and a rising star ...

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