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Betty Davis - Musician - 1970s

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

A true pioneer.

Kelly Murphy
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.

Aimee Ferrier
Aug 10, 2023
Vulfpeck

Vulfpeck announce new album ‘Schvitz’

Vulfpeck ready a new album.

Tyler Golsen
Nov 28, 2022

Watch Bootsy Collins demo his iconic funk bass technique

Game-changing.

Arun Starkey
Oct 26, 2022

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

Davis’ funk masterpiece turns 50.

Tyler Golsen
Oct 11, 2022

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

Just six!?

Jack Whatley
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.

Tom Taylor
Feb 10, 2022
Hailu Mergia: funk amid the Ethiopian Derg regime

Hailu Mergia: funk amid the Ethiopian Derg regime

A legend of Ethiopian music.

Sam Kemp
Feb 3, 2022

Watch rare footage of Prince performing live at Studio 54

Prince played the studio in 1999.

Tyler Golsen
Jan 4, 2022

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

An extraordinary talent.

Sam Kemp
Dec 16, 2021

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

A gargantuan deal.

Sam Kemp
Dec 15, 2021

James Brown explains the origins of funk

Brown was funky to his core.

Tyler Golsen
Nov 24, 2021

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