Few sounds can match the inspiring freedom of funk, and one of the genre's most iconic and enduring bands is still ...

Since the '50s, funk has influenced modern music to the present day, and some of its pioneering groups have enjoyed careers ...

“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.

Considering its rhythmic complexities and instrumental demands, at first glance funk music would appear to make for an unlikely partner for punk rock. Add its focus on the bass and drums, its mostly ...

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, ...

It's been 50 years since Wild Cherry released their only No. 1 hit, "Play That Funky Music," but the song is still making history. The hit single from the band's self-titled 1976 debut album was just ...

Brazilian funk always makes its way toward foreign audiences in organic, unplanned, surprising ways. It’s seen in the TikTok trends of “Tubarão te amo” and “Parado no Bailão” during the FIFA World Cup ...

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 ...

Dancer and street performer Renatta Prado writes about the pain and the delight of her profession, Aug. 12, 2022. Renatta Prado RIO DE JANEIRO — Women made and continue to make history in Brazilian ...

This year, samba, Brazil’s most iconic and widely acclaimed musical style, is celebrating its 100th birthday. About 100 years ago, it was persecuted and criminalised as the music of former slaves and ...