Funk music was transforming rapidly in the 1970s, and by 1976, many hits already felt timeless because they sounded like the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images, Walter Looss Jr. Hard times often lead to great music, and that's never ...

It’s arguably some of the hippest music around. Music from artists like Grant Green or Herbie Hancock, along with other musicians that made up the Bluenote Records roster of the mid to late1960s. File ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer, and all-around musical genius, left an indelible mark on the world of jazz-funk, soul, and R&B. His music, with its hypnotic grooves and rich ...

Kool & the Gang have released their new track “Sexy (Where’d You Get Yours),” the funk-soul legends’ first new single in nearly a decade. “Sexy” signifies a modernization of Ronald and Robert “Kool” ...

Music has always been a big part of my life. It’s a form of communication that I feel to the core of myself, and it makes me feel seen and heard when I can’t even understand what I’m feeling. My ...

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.

Bootsy Collins plays scalding funk on new single “Hot Saucer,” featuring singer-songwriter Musiq Soulchild and rapper Big Daddy Kane. The iconic Funkadelic bassist anchors the track with a dirty, ...