Leo Nocentelli, featuring the sounds of the world-famous funk band, the Meters, will highlight the upcoming Funky Uncle-sponsored series during the 2023 Jazz Fest at Zony Mash Beer Project. for this ...

Houston's Tightn' Up! make music so funky, it's like they've reinvented the genre. Credit: Photo courtesy of Tightn' Up! It feels like forever ago when Craig of Heights Vinyl invited me to watch a ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. National Get Funky Day will be observed for the very first time on Thursday, Oct. 5 ...

Described as a “cornucopia of mid-’80s sounds, including disco, hip-hop, rare groove, deep boogie and foot-tapping funk,” Global Warming is the artist’s first full-length offering since 2012’s ...

Though we spend most of our time in the music section writing about new material, Turntable Tuesday allows us to look back, and look closely at some captivating albums in our catalog. This week’s ...

The clavinet was an electric keyboard created by Hohner, a German company best known for its harmonicas. Its funky sound was widely used in the '70s. Stevie Wonder's Superstition, a chart-topping hit ...

You can certainly give a listen to two numbers by Lou Donaldson, 'Say It Loud [I Am Black & I'm Proud]' written by the R&B screamer James Brown and 'Don't Worry If There's A Hell Below' by the soul ...

Get on up! What is it about James Brown's music that makes it sound so funky? James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, created the DNA for funk. Musicians LA Buckner and Nahre Sol explore how he created ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Opening track “Smoke” starts out with Phair trilling over a poppy electronic beat and then segues ...

Each passing decade is accompanied by changes in popular music. Whether it’s new instruments or tools, altered voices or new ways to listen, the sound of songs changes to reflect modern culture. In ...

“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.