Chronicling the history and influence of funk music, PBS Distribution's We Want The Funk! features legendary artists and rare ...

I wrote recently about some of the most influential artists who brought together punk and funk in their music. It's still quite a thought-provoking and perhaps unexpected fusion of genres.

Funk music started to emerge in black American communities ... There was also crossover with Motown artists such as The Temptations. From this point, funk began to meld with other established ...

Plus, he said hip hop artists sample the genre all the time, pulling snippets from classics like “Funky Worm” and looping them to form the heartbeat of their music. “Dayton, Ohio ...

DeMareon Gipson, published author and Berkeley Public Library employee, holds up a copy of Sly and the Family Stone’s ‘There’s A Riot Goin’ On’ album flanked by Berkeley Public Library’s large record ...

“DJ Funk, a talented artist who has brought so much joy and inspiration to so many through his music, is now facing the heartbreaking reality of planning for his final farewell,” the post read.

Few artists care about going global, says Mr Morel. That leaves funk (which Brazilians pronounce as “funky”) as the genre that could alter Brazil’s reputation. “We make music to be heard ...

Brighton Dome will host three nights of live music from March 27–29, featuring jazz, funk, hip-hop, and electronic performances by artists ...