Anomaly-chasing quartet’s challenging response to funk metal came out of their love for Rush, Phil Collins and being odd ...

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade's end, ...

When Cymande released their self-titled debut album in 1972, their unique blend of calypso, reggae, funk and jazz struck a chord with American audiences. Back home in the U.K., the band was largely ...

Daniel Levitin, in his popular bestseller entitled This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession from 2006, characterizes the perception of the minor chord, which lowers the third of a ...

Adam Behr has received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council There’s immense variety in popular music careers, even beyond the extremes of one-hit wonders and the long-haulers touring ...

EXCLUSIVE: Italian sales agent Intramovies has acquired global rights to leading Brazilian director Aly Muritiba’s new film Funk. Funk charts the rise of MC Sabrina, a young Brazilian funk singer, ...

Funk, known for his accuracy rather than distance, won eight PGA Tour events and three senior majors. His 1,000th start comes nearly 43 years after his first professional start. Despite nearing the ...

At a time when Black contributions to American history and culture face keep getting erased, independent art stands as a vital act of resistance and remembrance. We Want the Funk! is a vibrant ...

“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.

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...