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Chaka Khan is one of music's most enduring voices, and after decades of hits, fans are still excitedly celebrating her earlier releases. On social media, the icon's Instagram account marked 43 years ...

The funk/soul icon, 72, and English rock legend, 80, are proving they're both still going strong, joining forces to release a collaboration coming out early next year. The moment will harness the ...

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 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 ...

“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.

Bowling Green State University celebrates an American original musical genre with the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference April 25-26, 2025. A two-day event packed with guest speakers and a ...