A major hit and an iconic ballad in his discography, this song doesn’t boast the extravagant, sweaty, exploding-on-stage persona of James Brown. Rather, it’s a passionate piece of work.

A rundown of the best funk bass players of all time, featuring the trailblazers, the early innovators, and the monster ...

From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

The Boss shares the melodies that struck a chord in his soul. From rock anthems to soulful ballads, discover the music that ...

Elton, 78, took to the stage for a one-off show with his longtime friend Brandi Carlile, which was recorded for an ITV ...

March’s music losses include Badfinger’s Joey Molland, The Youngblood’s Jesse Colin Young, Friends of Distinction’s Harry ...

Billboard chart-topping flutist Kim Scott releases new album ‘Livin’ It Up’ on Innervision Records. *“It’s a great time to be alive,” said Billboard chart-topping flutist Kim Scott about the meaning ...

I might not have more samples than James Brown, but I’ve had more sampled hits. Oh, man, and there’s a few I don’t know about.” One of Ayers' most popular albums was “Lifeline,” which ...

Jazz pianist Donald Brown, who taught at UT for 32 years, will debut new work inspired by Harlem Renaissance artist and ...

Exploring the music and importance of New York performer Carlton Jumel Smith, who has been keeping the sweet sounds of New York soul alive for decades.

Long gone are the days when a James Brown album would have funkateers quivering in anticipation. But considering Brown's recent legal and personal woes, his third collaboration in a row with ...

Brown, who released several albums between 1987 and 2023 and performed ... met Delaney's nephew through their shared connections to James Baldwin, Boston and music − the project was something ...