A new season of Reading Is Funktamental, A Podcast About Great Books about Music, Including Interviews with Famous ...

Steve Washington, the influential funk trumpet player and co-founder of both Slave and Aurra, has died at the age of 67. Washington’s death was announced on Feb. 1, with the Funk Music Hall of Fame & ...

Just about every 80s teen out there knows these one-hit wonders from the year 1980 all too well. Let's revisit a few classic nostalgic gems!

Flyte Tyme, the legendary '70s R&B/funk band known for the "Minneapolis sound," is set to play a limited residency at the ...

Dory Funk, Jr., a larger-than-life character in the rings in Amarillo and later, the world, continues to be one in real life as he turned 85 on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in his home at Ocala, Florida.

Black DJs helped craft music culture. Black disc jockeys have crafted music culture through their ear for sound, crowd control, and the creation of atmosphere, long before automated playlists and ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The funk music capital of the world is right here in the Miami Valley. It’s a musical style dating back more than 60 years, blending pieces of several different genres to create ...

Depending on which former wrestler you ask, some will say the greatest thrill they had was either as an active wrestler or providing the tools and guidance to the next generational talents hungry on ...

*Speculation surrounding Hot 97’s morning lineup intensified after the sudden cancellation of “Ebro in the Morning,” but Funk Flex has made it clear he is not stepping into the role permanently. The ...

The 1980 US Olympic men’s ice hockey team defied nearly insurmountable odds to defeat the Soviet Union, the world’s largest hockey superpower, propelling them to win a gold medal and the nation’s ...

The 1980s were a paradoxical decade for the album. On one hand, the dominance of the single, the rise of MTV, and the increasing focus on image seemed to threaten the integrity of the long-form LP. On ...

Between 1980 and 1989, there were a few down years, but even in those down years there was at least one addition to the subgenre that was truly important. Let’s unpack the whole decade. Halloween ...