Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk” may sound effortlessly fun, but its creation was anything but. Built on influences from the ...

It’s been more than three months since Mark Farner’s American Band played a concert, so he’s amped for the next show on his calendar, a June 26 stop at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale. “When we ...

Across eight tracks each representing an hour from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., Clay documents the clarity, optimism and sometimes sinking reality of the start of each day through soulful, funk-pop beats.

City Pop artists are known for their unique blend of jazz, funk, and electronic elements. They often draw the urban lifestyle and romance of 1980s Japan. This genre appeared during a period of ...

Taylor Swift is a globally renowned singer, songwriter, and performer celebrated for her genre-spanning music, blending country, pop, indie, and alternative styles. Style by Taylor Swift is a ...

Funk music has been around since the 1960s, developing out of gospel, R&B and soul, with a distinct emphasis on “syncopated bass lines and steady, infectious drum grooves,” according to one ...

“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 ...

Today’s charts are dominated by plastic dance pop that feels like it’s been assembled by an AI bot. I can’t help but wonder: Why did funk music lose its popularity? And did we lose something ...

He gave everybody the template for incorporating soul, gospel, rock, jazz, joy, and inclusion into funk that is so powerful you can't run from it. Clinton: Sly came along. He became extremely pop ...

DJ Funk, a Chicago-born musician and producer who coined the “ghetto house,” has died at age 54. Funk, whose real name was Charles Chambers, had been “bravely” battling stage 4 cancer ...