“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 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, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) George Clinton is a mastermind of funk, an architect of psychedelic grooves, and an innovator whose ...

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 ...

Astrology readings, live trivia, community frisbee, a comedy show and more. See what’s happening for free this weekend. 17 hours ago These iconic lines from the end of Warren G’s 1994 classic ...

George Clinton hailed the “seemingly impossible” achievement of P-Funk keyboardist Daniel Bedrosian’s new book. Titled The Authorized P-Funk Song Reference Official Canon of Parliament-Funkadelic, ...

Funk and jazz fusion band Ghost-Note plays the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market on Saturday, Dec. 20. The band released their ...

It was goodbye for one of soccer's most adored national teams. Brazil, five-time World Cup winners, lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals on Friday. Despite the disappointment, the "Joga Bonito" team ...

The Dayton Funk All-Stars and some very special guests will join Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for “Dayton Funk: A Tribute to Dayton’s Funk Legacy” at the Schuster Center in Dayton on Saturday, Nov. 6 ...

Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not ...