Funk music started to emerge in black American communities ... jazz and R’n’B – in a more rhythmic and dance-orientated way. Unlike many popular genres at the time, funk put more emphasis ...
Musicians, artists, and bands switch genres all the time. There’s nothing wrong with it, provided the music is still good.
But on Thursday, Feb. 20, the after hours event doubled as a kick-off for the 32nd annual Noise Pop Festival, complete with a headlining set by Southern California funk star Dam-Funk. Funk music ...
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Music is a multi-layered thing, with multiple types for multiple people. Rap, pop, R&B, rock and country. You name it, it’s ...
DJ Funk, the Chicago legend who coined the term "ghetto house," has died. The musician, whose real name was Charles Chambers, was 54. Funk's death was confirmed to PEOPLE by his friend and ...
The University of Iowa’s Black Pop Music Ensemble performed a concert on Monday, March 3, 2025. The concert featured several ...
Influential funk musician Roy Ayers has died at 84 after a long battle with a serious illness. Best known as a vibraphone ...
DJ Funk, a Chicago-born musician and producer who coined the “ghetto house,” has died at age 54. Funk, whose real name was Charles Chambers, had been “bravely” battling stage 4 cancer ...
So when the reformed Cymande came on stage at their headlining Noise Pop performance at August Hall on Wednesday night, hearing the well-wishing cheers, tons of shouts, accolades, and chirps coming ...