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, ...

“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

Musician Cimafunk will return to Festival International in Lafayette this year for the 40th anniversary. The eccentric ...

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...

At a time when Black contributions to American history and culture face keep getting erased, independent art stands as a vital act of resistance and remembrance. We Want the Funk! is a vibrant ...

By 1972, Stevie Wonder ’s outsized talent was already on full display on his previous 13 Motown LPs. However, the dual releases of Music Of My Mind and Talking Book found Wonder taking creative ...

George Clinton, the pioneer of funk, was honored with a proclamation at the inaugural P-Funk Festival in Tallahassee.

The thought of dancing to a funk song isn’t a radical idea. However, not all funk is the same. There are some tunes so funky they’ll even inspire the stiffest wallflowers to move. Head to the dance ...