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This article highlights the transition from R&B to funk, showcasing 25 essential albums that feature both iconic and ...
We’d describe Soul Man as a potent mix of ’60s funk and soul. Isaac ‘Shaft’ Hayes (who also gets his own entry on this list) was inspired to write it in the aftermath of the 12th Street ...
It’s time for more funk as we take a look back at the 1970s. It's a great time for music and perhaps the funkiest decade, too.
With its name taken from an Anchorman quote and members clothed in tiger stripes, this group delivers classic funk that you can catch at Lost Lake on Saturday, January 18.
Rene 'Steady Eddy' Greenwood joined host Jessica Wills to share how Steady Eddy and the Shakers are blending classic funk hits with mashed up vocals to bring the party to any gathering. I'm a ...
“In other words, because White music critics often serve as musical gatekeepers for White music fans, telling them what is ‘hip’ and ‘hot’ and what is not, most White folks never developed an ear for, ...
Tuesday's Fourth on the Brazos will lean on the letter F in its celebration of American freedom: classic funk and pop from the Family Stone, community fellowship, food, fireworks—and free.
A real slow-burner to start. Over 12 minutes, we're treated to the story of a child being told by his mother why his recently-deceased father had such a bad reputation, all over some Shaft-inspired ...