One of the defining songs of the Parliament-Funkadelic empire, “Flash Light” was a game-changer in funk music. It was Parliament’s first No. 1 R&B hit and a track that showcased the power of ...

Exploring the life and times of Cassiano, the Brazilian artist who pioneered the sounds of funk and soul during the late ...

I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 'Nuthin’ Fancy' tested the band’s spirit, but it resulted in music that stands the test of time.

“Most music producers in Brazil used to be based ... Last year Beyoncé and Kanye West, two American superstars, sampled funk on their new albums. Papatinho, a Brazilian producer who often ...

“This album has so many different genres on it; from ‘90s grunge, industrial music, to funk music, ‘80s synth pop… it’s all my favorite things in a blender,” she said. “It’s why I ...

As a musical hub for funk music, Dayton, Ohio was very much apart of the movement responsible for its prominence and lasting ...