Chaka Khan has been dominating the music scene for decades, but her early releases are still timeless classics, resonating with fans even after all these years. "Released in 1974 on ABC Records, it ...

Chaka Khan is one of music's most enduring voices, and after decades of hits, fans are still excitedly celebrating her earlier releases. On social media, the icon's Instagram account marked 43 years ...

The Ohio Players is one of many funk groups from Dayton that took off in the 1970s and '80s. In the mid-1960s, James Brown was creating a new style of music — funk. Instead of turning elaborate ...

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...

“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

Top ‘80s songs include entries from across the musical spectrum. Throughout 1980s there was a renaissance occurring within music, one which stretched throughout all genres be it pop, rock, country, ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center has found a new home. It’s been nearly four years since the Funk Center closed its doors, but now, their permanent home will be ...

Chromeo, the Montreal-based electro-funk duo, is back in Aspen this weekend for a two-night stand celebrating New Year’s Eve at Belly Up. With Dave 1 on guitar and lead vocals and P-Thugg on keyboard ...

Bowling Green State University celebrates an American original musical genre with the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference April 25-26, 2025. A two-day event packed with guest speakers and a ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The highly anticipated Fields of Funk music festival is returning for its fourth year on Saturday, October 26th and it’s going to be bigger and funkier than ever! With ...