“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.

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With President Donald Trump waging war on the arts, via his control of the Kennedy Center and his ongoing attacks on museums ...

Not all funk is created equal. You might think any old funk tune will make you want to get up and dance, but I don’t think that’s true. Now, I’m not here to point out bad funk as I’d rather keep ...

At Rolling Loud Orlando, BMAC spotlighted the artists, advocates and changemakers helping define the future of Black music. 9 hours ago These iconic lines from the end of Warren G’s 1994 classic ...

In 1980, Zapp released "More Bounce to the Ounce," and the tune changed the game for funk music. The song became a commercial breakthrough, reaching No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart (now ...

Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not ...

The Song That Changed My Life is a segment that gives us the chance to talk with some of our favorite artists about the music that made them who they are today. This time around we're joined by ...

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...