In a newly published book, CU Boulder Professor Reiland Rabaka delves into the culture and sound of music’s ‘best-kept secret’ Barely two months into the ‘70s, Funkadelic—led by George Clinton, ...

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...

When MC5 cancelled out of Saturday’s concert at the Ocean Ice Palace, Steel Mill, a local group based in Ocean Township, was ...

For its 2019 edition, D.C.’s Funk Parade boasts an expanded format and a new sponsor, but keeps its focus on the District’s long history of music and arts on and around U Street NW. “I think the event ...

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 ...

While it is generally agreed that the birthplace of jazz is New Orleans and that it was first performed there in the early 1900s, it’s not the only music style to come out of the Crescent City.

NOLA Funk Fest moves to Spanish Plaza for its third edition Oct. 17-19. This year's lineup includes Master P with The Soul ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Word of South Festival is a celebration of literature and music. The event is a blend of writers and musicians, and an exploration of the relationship between the two ...