Funk

Betty Davis - Musician - 1970s

‘They Say I’m Different’: how Betty Davis fused funk with early punk

A true pioneer.

Feb 6, 2024

Hear two cancelled Christmas songs recorded by Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ to be digitally reissued with bonus tracks for 50th anniversary

A classic album.

Aug 10, 2023

Vulfpeck

Vulfpeck announce new album ‘Schvitz’

Vulfpeck ready a new album.

Nov 28, 2022

Watch Bootsy Collins demo his iconic funk bass technique

Game-changing.

Oct 26, 2022

Celebrating Miles Davis’ funk masterpiece ‘On the Corner’ at 50

Davis’ funk masterpiece turns 50.

Oct 11, 2022

Six Definitive Songs: The ultimate beginner’s guide to David Byrne

Just six!?

May 14, 2022

Betty Davis, the Queen of Funk, has died at 77

Betty Davis, the Queen of Funk, has died at 77

A pioneering legend.

Feb 10, 2022

Hailu Mergia: funk amid the Ethiopian Derg regime

Hailu Mergia: funk amid the Ethiopian Derg regime

A legend of Ethiopian music.

Feb 3, 2022

Watch rare footage of Prince performing live at Studio 54

Prince played the studio in 1999.

Jan 4, 2022

Listen to the electrifying isolated drum track from Stevie Wonder song ‘Superstition’

An extraordinary talent.

Dec 16, 2021

James Brown’s estate purchased by Primary Wave for £68million

A gargantuan deal.

Dec 15, 2021

James Brown explains the origins of funk

Brown was funky to his core.

Nov 24, 2021