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, ...
The iconic track remains a dance anthem over four decades later.
Where: The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. When the Magic City Hippies formed in 2015, the band’s moniker was taken from Miami. “That’s the nickname of the city we’re from,” vocalist-guitarist ...
June 22, 2024 marked the return of the Stone Soul Music and Food Festival in Richmond, Virginia, following a five-year hiatus of the venerable event. Soul, funk, and R&B are the heartbeat of America.
Bowling Green State University celebrates an American original musical genre with the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference April 25-26, 2025. A two-day event packed with guest speakers and a ...
Led by acts like Bad Bunny, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Kali Uchis, and Bizarrap, Latin music has never been hotter, whether it’s pop, trap, urbano, or reggaeton. There’s also the rise of techengue and the ...
One of the remarkable aspects of music is witnessing how it evolves and elevates with each passing decade. The 1970s were no different, as the era showcased how musicians could easily blend the sounds ...
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, ...