Musicians, artists, and bands switch genres all the time. There’s nothing wrong with it, provided the music is still good.

Funk music started to emerge in black American communities ... Duran and Talking Heads had distinctive funk elements, as did pop artists like Michael Jackson. While losing its commercial edge ...

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 ...

The University of Iowa’s Black Pop Music Ensemble performed a concert on Monday, March 3, 2025. The concert featured several ...

From rock and pop to jazzy funk and blues, the Winter Music Festival offers music fans a diverse range of artists to the ...

The story of funk music will make you get up and dance. The history and legacy of public libraries remind us why our country endorsed free education. We celebrate the work of caregivers who ...

“Funk music is part of the genre of gospel and blues ... but the genre still shows up in pop culture. David Webb pointed to “Uptown Funk” featuring Bruno Mars as an obvious example.

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 ...