There were no casualties when War broke out at the Royal Festival Hall, just dancing in the aisles as the groundbreaking Seventies US funk rock troupe played their first show in the UK in 16 years.

For those of a certain age, the words “funk music” bring to mind some of the great acts of the 20th century’s second half. James Brown. Sly and the Family Stone. Ohio Players. The Isley Brothers.

The 1970s had some pretty epic hits. However, beyond a handful of big name musicians who traversed the decades, there's a ...

“We Want The Funk!,” a journey through the history of funk music, premieres at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 on ThinkTV/PBS. Directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London, the film chronicles funk music from ...

From Bowie to Big Star, the 15 best albums of 1972 defined rock’s golden era - and shaped the music landscape forever ...

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 ...

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, ...

Influential 1970s funk and soul band Zapp is scheduled to perform Saturday at Peoria Riverfront Park. The “electrifying night of funk, soul, and unforgettable rhythms” is set for 7 p.m. with gates ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Gap Band, composed of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, left an indelible mark on funk, R&B, and soul. Known for their electrifying stage presence and infectious ...

Over the course of the last three decades, The Motet has built a reputation as one of Colorado’s most energetic funk bands ...

Brick Township – Comparing rock groups really isn’t my thing. They are too much a social phenomenon to judge strictly for their musical prowess and the necessary consideration of audience impact ...

Anyone who has used tools, driven cars, or owned appliances from the 1970s can attest to the fact that they just don’t make things the way they did back then. It was a time when things were built to ...