Charlotte has a rich history of funk music. Back in 1965, the "Grandmaster of Funk" himself Mr. James Brown recorded his single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” right here in the Queen City. As one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Luther Vandross' music still lives on after his death. On May 31, Primary Wave Music, in partnership with Vandross' estate, will ...

Before 1976, Wild Cherry was trying to make a career out of hard rock music at a time when disco was about the only thing happening. The Ohio-formed band got their start performing rock covers. Their ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center has found a new home. It’s been nearly four years since the Funk Center closed its doors, but now, their permanent home will be ...

It's all about the funky vibes as organizers of the NOLA Funk Fest revealed the music lineup for 2026. NOLA Funk Fest runs ...

At a time when Black contributions to American history and culture face keep getting erased, independent art stands as a vital act of resistance and remembrance. We Want the Funk! is a vibrant ...

One of Los Angeles’ most celebrated dance nights is cutting the music short in Echo Park on Saturday after 14 years of funk, soul and sweat. Organizers of the Echo’s monthly all-vinyl ‘60s soul bash ...

It’s one of a handful of intro guitar riffs that makes people hoot and holler and shake it on down to the dance floor. Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music” has all the essential musical ingredients ...

Syed was a reporter for TIME, based in the London bureau. In London’s Jazz Cafe, the sound of Egyptian legend Umm Kulthum’s song Alf Leila Wleila is reverberating around an atmosphere of anticipation.