Funk music emerged in the 1960s as a vibrant fusion of soul, jazz, and R&B, marked by its syncopated basslines, groovy ...

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 ...

A new petition seeks recognition from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the profound cultural impact of James Brown drummer Clyde Stubblefield.

Whenever crowds gather in Columbia — festivals, markets, parks — there’s also likely to be funk music. First, the horns march in. Then, a guitarist and a keyboardist will walk by, playing their ...

A cause of death was not confirmed, but the musician's family launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs.

The Chicago house music scene is mourning the loss an iconic figure. Charles "DJ Funk" Chambers died earlier this week. He was a pioneer in the unique Chicago music style Ghetto House.