The vision of late 1960s and early '70s Seattle R&B as laid out by Light in the Attic's 2005 comp Wheedle's Groove permeated everything in reach of your speakers, and this collection proves that ...

The Gold Souls have a lot to say — and now, as a full eight-piece band, they’re channeling their message through feel-good funk music and driven by undeniable soul power. Featuring a sharp, all-women ...

There was no shortage of groundbreaking funk and soul classics in the 1970s. But in 1977, several tracks reflected dance music’s ongoing evolution. Using a combination of old and new production ...

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.

This article was originally published in August 2005. In rendering his decision in a 1964 obscenity trial, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart wrote: "I shall not today attempt to further define ...

Soul Rebels bring New Orleans brass, funk and hip-hop influences to Kodak Hall tonight after The Headhunters.

I could live 10 lives and still not hear half of the worthwhile music that's out there. It's a wonderful yet frustrating feeling. Looking at the rows of funk compilations at Chicago's Dusty Groove ...

Back in the 1990s, the “G-Funk” sound popularized by West Coast rappers was all the rage. And while the MCs may have gotten all the adulation, session players like keyboardist/synth man Damon Riddick ...