“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

One of the greatest funk songs of all time came from a hard rock cover band just looking to fit into the times. Wild Cherry, a band from a steel town in Ohio, got its start in the early 1970s as a ...

Considering its rhythmic complexities and instrumental demands, at first glance funk music would appear to make for an unlikely partner for punk rock. Add its focus on the bass and drums, its mostly ...

Some of the most defining funk albums come from legends like Parliament, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Betty Davis, ...

April 26 (UPI) --Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old recording artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday. In a post on Instagram, Anitta explained ...

The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Satori Shakoor, who was a member of the Brides of ...

The Ohio Players is one of many funk groups from Dayton that took off in the 1970s and '80s. In the mid-1960s, James Brown was creating a new style of music — funk. Instead of turning elaborate ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. National Get Funky Day will be observed for the very first time on Thursday, Oct. 5 ...

Dancer and street performer Renatta Prado writes about the pain and the delight of her profession, Aug. 12, 2022. Renatta Prado RIO DE JANEIRO — Women made and continue to make history in Brazilian ...