Inspired by Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai turned 70s soul and funk into a 90s acid-jazz revolution that reshaped modern music.

Grammy-winning artist D’Angelo was laid to rest Saturday in Virginia, where Stevie Wonder performed in an emotional tribute ...

Soul and funk music thrived in the 1960s and ’70s, and while other cities may be more widely recognized for their contributions to the genres, Washington produced some of the greatest musicians of the ...

On Friday, Oct. 24, the Theater at MGM National Harbor was packed with longtime fans—many arriving early, dressed to the ...

Funk makes a convincing case for being the most important form of expression in the history of popular music, more than rock, swing, country, folk, anything. When I drop the needle on Sly and the ...

Stevie Wonder, Kim Burrell, and Questlove lead touching tributes at D’Angelo’s private funeral in Richmond, honoring his musical legacy.

The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

Kevin Coombe's record collection numbers in the thousands, filling floor-to-ceiling shelves and small cases around his apartment. He says he doesn't buy records as trophies to hang on his wall, or ...

The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

Soul-funk music, Monica Bellucci and birth of a woman The inspiration taken from music and film, and the connection between them, can make a key difference in how you see life.

However culture-shifting history proves Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, to be, it’s not unprecedented. For generations, artists have blurred the supposed lines between country music, R&B, soul, ...

In the 1960s, '70s and '80s, the funkiest place in Portland was the Albina neighborhood. R&B, funk and disco bands lit up the area's clubs, churches, parks and rec centers. But without many ...