Almost as legendary is the iron-fisted manner in which James Brown ran his band. Tales of fines for missed cues and unshined ...

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

Fela Kuti is renowned as the innovator of Afrobeat, a creative blend of his native West African music, James Brown funk, and big horn jazz rhythms that were meant for more than just jump up dance and ...

In the poet’s recent musical projects, he has pushed the sonic potential of verse to its limits.

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

Each month, we highlight local celebrities making headlines in Bergen and beyond. In this installment, we feature Apple TV+ ...

Having already won eight Grammy Awards — and performed with such illustrious figures as Paul McCartney, McCoy Tyner, James Brown ... Major features Oakland-born drummer Savannah Harris (who ...

Mikal Gilmore writes about his dive into heavy metal music at age 73, following the 2024 election of Donald Trump ...

James Brown’s music is a goldmine for sampling, but “Funky Drummer” stands out. The drum solo by Clyde Stubblefield has been used in hundreds of songs, from hip-hop classics to pop hits. You might not ...

An interview with Cline about 'Consentrilk Quartet' and much more. Plus: the best new jazz releases of the month.