Many art galleries in Santa Barbara go by the plan of a main-drag location, discoverable to walk-up traffic as well as regulars. The relatively young Art & Soul, one of the new galleries on (or off) ...

James Brown was an iconic American musician who is recognized as one of the most influential figures in rhythm and blues, soul, funk and protest civil rights music. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia ...

However culture-shifting history proves Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, to be, it’s not unprecedented. For generations, artists have blurred the supposed lines between country music, R&B, soul, ...

It’s arguably some of the hippest music around. Music from artists like Grant Green or Herbie Hancock, along with other musicians that made up the Bluenote Records roster of the mid to late1960s. File ...

For those of a certain age, the words “funk music” bring to mind some of the great acts of the 20th century’s second half. James Brown. Sly and the Family Stone. Ohio Players. The Isley Brothers.

The funk comes to the Arkansas Sounds Concert Series on Friday during the Tribute to True Soul Records, the Little Rock label started by Lee Anthony that was home to many of the city's premier funk ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first wrote about James Brown, I thought I’d covered enough ground with the big hits—the songs everyone knows and loves. But not long after that article went live, I started ...

Global music star Chaka Khan chatted about her forthcoming induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and her illustrious career in the music industry. Chaka Khan. Photo Credit: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this 2015 photo, popular recording artist D'Angelo performs at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. He's set for a ...

Yola, a Grammy-nominated artist, performed a dynamic set at Nashville's Basement East. Her performance blended various influences, from classic soul and funk to 80s pop icons like Prince and Michael ...

Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

Those who love going to R&B shows in Denver or hearing sultry neo-soul vocals at jazz clubs are witness to a blossoming local scene. The boundaries of R&B continue to shift as each wave of artists ...