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James Brown’s influence on hip-hop is legendary. Explore 8 classic rap songs that sampled his grooves — and still sound fresh ...
Discover 8 must-listen Con Funk Shun songs that prove why this funk band still grooves today. From “Ffun” to “Love’s Train,” ...
Grammy-nominated Cuban musician, Cimafunk, is known for mixing funk, soul and hip hop with Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music. His most recent album, Pa' Tu Cuerpa, was released in 2024.
Top Artists: Herbie Hancock Sting George Benson 30. Ska Jazz Ska jazz is a fusion genre that combines the upbeat, syncopated rhythms of Jamaican ska with the harmonic and melodic elements of jazz.
Vibraphonist Roy Ayers, an influential band leader and pioneering composer and producer of jazz, funk, soul and R&B, has died. Ayers, who is known for the celebrated song “Everybody Loves the ...
In an emotional ode to one of music's greats, GoodHope FM's DJ Eazy has paid tribute to the beloved jazz-funk artist Roy Ayers, who passed away on March 4, 2025, in New York City after battling a ...
Roy Ayers, the "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" jazz-funk virtuoso who paved the way for neo-soul, has died at age 84 ...
Roy Ayers, the pioneering jazz-funk composer, producer, and vibraphonist, died Tuesday, March 4, in New York after a long illness, his family said in a post from his Facebook account.
Enter dance funk. What is Dance Funk? Shutterstock Dance funk is a fusion of dance styles. Moves may be incorporated from jazz and hip-hop. The moves are rhythmic and some will be sharp and ...
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire North dance team brought home some hardware on Saturday night at the 2025 Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches state championships at the La Crosse ...