The musicians in War simply loved jamming together. It was everyone else who made meaning from their melodies. “All we wanted was to groove,” said keyboardist and singer Lonnie Jordan, the only ...
Legendary '70s Funk Band Returns to the Stage and Sound 'Flawless' originally appeared on Parade. There are some artists that define a generation and without a doubt Earth, Wind & Fire was one of them ...
Billy Bass Nelson, Parliament–Funkadelic's legendary founding bassist, passed away at 75.
In the ’70s, funk tore the roof off the charts, and taught a generation what it meant to get on the One. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a ...
After eight years, Mýa is gearing up to release “Retrospect,” inspired by the iconic funk and R&B of the 70s ...
Imagine yourself transported back to the year 1974. Funk was popular, disco was on the rise, and people wore flared pants, platform shoes, and wrap dresses. Enter Brassroots District: LA ’74, an ...
Sly Stone, the musician who formed hit-making group Sly and the Family Stone, has died, his family confirmed Monday. “After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed ...
The 2023 Fayetteville Juneteenth Jubilee, set for June 17 and 18 in Festival Park downtown, will celebrate Black history with a 1970s Throwback theme, the Cool Spring Downtown District announced on ...