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Funk

James Brown

When James Brown crowned his own 1970 effort “the greatest dance song ever”

Earned arrogance…

Ben Forrest
May 21, 2026
Seu Jorge - Singer - Musician - Artist - 2026

The defiant story of Seu Jorge

David Bowie was a big fan.

Maddi Fearn
May 18, 2026
Brian Eno - Roxy Music - 1970s

The 1957 song Brian Eno said “invented funk guitar”

Eno’s thoughts on funk.

Tyler Golsen
May 2, 2026
Various Artists - Spring Originals - 2026

Various Artists – ‘Spring Originals’ album review: Ace Records revisit the golden age of New York funk

An incredible new compilation…

Ben Forrest
Apr 23, 2026
Ruth Copeland- The pioneering funk and soul singer who swapped Durham for Detroit

Ruth Copeland: The pioneering funk and soul singer who swapped Durham for Detroit

A pioneering voice…

Ben Forrest
Apr 17, 2026
Baby Charles - Arctic Monkeys - Split

How Baby Charles turned an Arctic Monkeys indie classic into a funk floor-filler

An incredible cover…

Ben Forrest
Apr 3, 2026
Inside Rocafort Records- the independent label uncovering lost Latin gems and funk-fueled masterpieces

Inside Rocafort Records: the independent label uncovering lost Latin gems and funk-fueled masterpieces

An essential label…

Ben Forrest
Apr 2, 2026
Angine de Poitrine - 'Vol II' - 2026 -

Angine de Poitrine – ‘Vol II’ album review: alien music beyond AI’s comprehension

‘Try replicating that, AI!’

Tom Taylor
Apr 1, 2026
Billy Bass Nelson - American musician - Bass Player - Funkadelic

Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Billy Bass Nelson dead at 75

The bassist’s death was confirmed by his bandmate.

Lauren Hunter
Feb 3, 2026
'Bad Mama Jama' singer Carl Carlton dead at 73

‘She’s A Bad Mama Jama’ singer Carl Carlton dead at 73

No cause of death has been confirmed.

Joe Taysom
Dec 16, 2025
A band called Isis The unfortunately-named jazz-funk giants who ruled New York City

A band called Isis: The unfortunately-named jazz-funk giants who ruled New York City

The music has aged better than the name…

Ben Forrest
Dec 14, 2025
What funk did for Brazil’s class consciousness- A brief history

What funk did for Brazil’s class consciousness: A brief history

Still contested by authorities.

Gaia Neiman
Dec 12, 2025

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