The Blackbyrds’ City Life doesn’t just groove—it struts. Released in 1975 at the height of funk’s golden era, this album is a ...

The clavinet was a fresh and distinctive sound, and its most iconic recorded moment was on Superstition, a song written and ...

It’s intoxicating, not at all theartsdesk on Vinyl ’s usual thing but achieving soaring lift-off, nonetheless. Comes in photo ...

What Gwen gave us was more than music—it was truth wrapped in rhythm. And even now, her songs are a reminder that love, in ...

Hank Cosby, a sax player and Stevie Wonder collaborator, gets the spotlight in a new installation, unveiled May 22 during an emotional family moment.

In a world that often feels louder than ever, Sly reminds us to dance through the noise, to speak simply and boldly, and to ...

"Cool Like Canada" builds a lively, vibrant soundscape, based around rich, lush bass-lines, warm horns, and catchy percussion. Combining soulful funk grooves with rock influences, the instrumentation ...

Phase Two, which includes a few tracks Prince has already performed in concert, is a warmer companion, more robust and reassuring, layered with springy guitars and funky horns. The feel is hearty and ...