The 1970s was a turning point in United States history. It was also a turning point in popular music. Many new genres were born, and in the process, changed music forever.

This ‘Independent Lens’ presentation focuses on the rise of funk in the 1960s and ’70s, highlighting its place in black music ...

Steve N. Clair, is the hybrid hip-hop artist behind "Aight, Bet," a new set of rap-centric songs that bridge the gap between his former and future self.

Filmmaker Stanley Nelson Jr. had just premiered his 2019 documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” at the Sundance Film ...

For true fans of live music, and the whole concert-going and festival-going experience, Spring 2025 in the DMV is shaping up ...

George Clinton is heading back Down Under this spring, bringing the almighty Parliament-Funkadelic with him for a run of East ...

It is a significant shift since the pre-COVID period. Some 5.45 million Britons aged over 70 paid income tax in the 2022-23 financial year (the latest figures we have), compared with 5.23 million ...

A 2022 study found that few retirees will maximize their lifetime benefits by claiming Social Security before age 66, and most should delay until age 70. The average monthly Social Security ...

members of Parliament Funkadelic, and Honey Island Swamp Band’s "Dark Side of the Bayou" as headliners. The uniquely New Orleans-style festival, where attendees can enjoy live music from land or ...

Bell-bottoms, tie-dye and crochet have all made major comebacks — but a New York City doctor is warning that one trend that originated in the groovy ’70s should stay firmly in the past.

There’s a significant contrast between those who have a close-knit family and those who don’t. This contrast often lies in the unique qualities they develop as a result of their circumstances ...