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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
La Comparsa Universitaria de la Laguna The pioneering band who brought funk to 1960s Mexico

La Comparsa Universitaria de la Laguna: The pioneering band who brought funk to 1960s Mexico

A legendary group…

Ben Forrest
Nov 25, 2025
James Brown - Singer

‘I’m Shook’: James Brown’s most underrated masterpiece

A forgotten single.

Ben Forrest
Aug 15, 2025
Inside Colemine Records- the Ohio label revitalising funk and soul - Interview - 2025

Inside Colemine Records: the Ohio label revitalising funk and soul

A name you can trust.

Ben Forrest
Jul 19, 2025
Porngroove- A short history of erotic music

The only porn star to have a top 10 hit

Way better than you might think.

Reuben Cross
Jul 13, 2025
Ariel The story of the Soviet Union’s coolest funk band

Ariel: The story of the Soviet Union’s coolest funk band

“How Gogolyushka Floats Along the River”.

Tom Phelan
Jun 21, 2025
Calibro 35 - Exploration - 2025

Calibro 35 – ‘Exploration’ album review: An infectious celebration of cinematic jazz-funk

An expansive new album.

Ben Forrest
Jun 5, 2025
Sababa 5- The anachronistic funk group keeping Middle Eastern grooves alive

Sababa 5: The anachronistic funk group keeping Middle Eastern grooves alive

Captivating psych-funk grooves.

Ben Forrest
May 1, 2025
Betty Davis - Musician - 1970s

How did Japan shape the life of Betty Davis?

A legacy presence.

Will Howard
Apr 16, 2025

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