A little music can go a long way. When it comes to workplace productivity, playing some tunes can get you in the groove, get your creativity flowing and help you get your work done. Everyone has their ...

When George Clinton and his Parliament/Funkadelic crew sang “We want the funk, give up the funk!,” they were expressing a universal truth. Another word for funk is “the one,” the upbeat at the heart ...

Life sometimes calls for that upbeat song when everything else has got you down — but what happens when you don't want to cheat on your favorite depressing rock or metal band? Thankfully, some of the ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. This Saturday, The Southern Brewing Company hosted the first-ever Funk YOUtopia ...

Anitta has dropped a vibrant, upbeat new single, “Funk Rave.” The song marks her first release for her new record label Republic Records in partnership with Universal Music Latin Entertainment. The ...

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 ...

Kool & The Gang is an iconic American band formed in 1964, originally led by brothers Robert and Ronald Bell. Known for their versatile sound, they smoothly blended jazz, funk, R&B, and pop, creating ...

"I'm Coming Home (To See My Mother)" opens with the sound of the instrument that connects Zydeco with other forms of music that originated in and around Louisiana: the accordion. It's followed by the ...