When discussing the foundations of modern music, James Brown is a name that cannot be ignored. Known as the “Godfather of Soul” and the inventor of funk, Brown’s influence extends across multiple ...

James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

James Brown's daughters are looking back at life with the iconic musician as their father. In a clip from the forthcoming docuseries James Brown: Say It Loud, which PEOPLE can exclusively share ...

That, and the business. James Brown told me one time that it’s 75 percent business, 25 percent music, and I wasn’t trying to hear that, because I’m in love with the music so much.

James Brown had a massive impact on Hip-Hop. Now, 310babii’s brings the Godfather back for another trip down a soulful lane. The Godfather of Soul’s influence on hip-hop reaches a new ...

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