I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins ...

As a musical hub for funk music, Dayton, Ohio was very much apart of the movement responsible for its prominence and lasting ...

You may not recognize the name Clyde Stubblefield, and you may not realize he was born and raised in Chattanooga.But chances ...

In this edition of SampleRadar, we're getting our funk on, and it's all about the keys: organs, electric pianos and synths.

A new petition seeks recognition from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the profound cultural impact of James Brown drummer ...

George Clinton’s impact on music is timeless, shaping funk, hip-hop, and beyond. His ability to blend social commentary, ...

Getting into the soulful stylings of the incomparable James Brown? These four songs are essential listening for any fan.

Funk music emerged in the 1960s as a vibrant fusion of soul, jazz, and R&B, marked by its syncopated basslines, groovy rhythms, and an infectious sense of movement. Pioneered by artists like James ...

When discussing the foundations of modern music, James Brown is a name that cannot be ignored. Known as the “Godfather of ...

The Ohio Players is one of many funk groups from Dayton that took off in the 1970s and '80s. In the mid-1960s, James Brown was creating a new style of music — funk. Instead of turning elaborate ...

DAYTON, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — In the mid-1960s, James Brown was creating a new style of music — funk. It would one day make its home in Dayton, Ohio. Instead of turning elaborate melodies ...