When we hear modern music echoing the 1970s, we often describe it as retro. But pulling classic sounds into a new era is easier when the music you borrow from is groundbreaking funk. Funk and soul ...

Not all funk is created equal. You might think any old funk tune will make you want to get up and dance, but I don’t think that’s true. Now, I’m not here to point out bad funk as I’d rather keep ...

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, ...

“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.

Long before it topped best of the decade lists, this 1975 funk classic was nearly released under a different name. “Get Down Tonight” continues to be a crowd-pleaser more than 50 years after its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before releasing their seventh studio album, the band had been experiencing serious issues and needed a big hit to survive. They ...

The words Funk and Cabaret are hardly ever heard together in the same sentence. But Signature Theatre has developed a number of entertaining cabaret shows over the years covering soul and Motown over ...

When you think of G-funk, you’re automatically going to think about the 90s. The Chronic will immediately come to mind. All the thick, hefty basslines and searing synths will play out in your head.