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, ...

The iconic hit peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Long before it topped best of the decade lists, this 1975 funk classic was nearly released under a different name. “Get Down ...

By 1972, Stevie Wonder ’s outsized talent was already on full display on his previous 13 Motown LPs. However, the dual releases of Music Of My Mind and Talking Book found Wonder taking creative ...

Football and funk will go hand in hand this September, as the Southern Heritage Classic organization has announced its Classic Funk Fest. The concert event, set for Sept. 9 at the Landers Center in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Three more shows have been added to this year’s Ohio State Fair concert lineup, including a free daytime ...