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, ...

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, ...

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, ...

It's about to get funky. By Big Gigantic Welcome, one and all, to Funkytown. Taking you through 20 years’ worth of funk music — from The Isley Brothers’ “It’s Your Thing” to The Whispers’ “Rock Steady ...

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...

It’s one of the most influential legacies in modern music, still growing 50 years after its conception. It’s hard to narrow down the scope of the sprawling P-Funk family. But we can start with its ...

Stevie Wonder is an Iconic singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his soulful voice, funk grooves, and socially conscious lyrics. Blending R&B, pop, and funk with creative keyboard ...

A recent music craze in Brazil celebrates conspicuous consumption over social engagement. But it represents the dreams of many, reports Camilla Costa. A 20-year-old MC sings to 5,000 people in a ...