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

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

This week’s DoubleTake features the 1979 groove “I Can’t Help It” by Michael Jackson, alongside a sweet, jazzy version by ...

A new petition seeks recognition from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the profound cultural impact of James Brown drummer ...

Getting into the soulful stylings of the incomparable James Brown? These four songs are essential listening for any fan.

In this edition of SampleRadar, we're getting our funk on, and it's all about the keys: organs, electric pianos and synths.

Funky President (People It’s Bad) James Brown is back. Many artists over the years have borrowed several elements from this song, such as Childish Gambino, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, and Ghostface ...

A Madison man has launched the effort to honor Madison's “The Funky Drummer,” whose sound laid the foundation for modern R&B, ...

The track, released today through HIGH IQ/EMPIRE, bridges the gap between classic funk and modern rap, highlighting Brown’s enduring impact on hip-hop culture. James Brown’s rhythmic ...

It was 1997 and she had been at a charity concert with Billy T. James, Dave Dobbyn, Sir Howard Morrison and the Finn brothers ...

The organs are modelled around the James Brown 'Grits' sound (classic B3 ... Monosynth-wise we're again in P-Funk territory, though without the nifty fingers of Bernie Worrell (RIP).

Legendary vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, mandolin player, producer, Grammy winner and BMI Icon Steve Winwood brings his latest live tour to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, ...