This article highlights the transition from R&B to funk, showcasing 25 essential albums that feature both iconic and ...

We're joined by music historian and professor Rickey Vincent to talk about the legacy of Sly Stone. He talks to us about what made the funk icon so special and why there'll never be another like Sly ...

The boundary-breaking, fashion-forward leader of Sly & the Family Stone, who has died at age 82, made an indelible impact on ...

Jazz/funk/fusion veteran DeWayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight recalls his smooth segue from Herbie Hancock sideman to full-on Funkadelic member – plus his ’70s gear and what he learned from ...

Funk pioneer Sly Stone, a onetime San Francisco DJ turned pop music innovator and leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has ...

A new documentary examines the golden age of funk music, when large, often interracial bands lay down syncopated grooves that packed dance floors. John Blake says that today’s pop music, largely ...

The 70s music scene was a melting pot of genres, from soul and funk to disco and R&B, and these remarkable women stood at the forefront of this musical revolution.

Cimafunk describes his unique sound and how he's bringing Cuban music to the world Cimafunk, a 35-year-old musician dubbed a "global ambassador" for Cuban music, has earned Grammy nominations ...

Bootsy Collins Is More Than Just the Funk With a new album arriving, why everyone from the biggest fans to Kamala Harris is calling for a brighter light on Bootzilla.