A previously unheard album of Frank Zappa material called Funky Nothingness will be released on June 30. Recorded in 1970, the songs are believed to have been earmarked for a follow-up to Zappa’s 1969 ...

When recording the song “Album of the Year #1 Funkateer,” Bootsy Collins had a very specific vibe in mind. “I wanted to give the people what they wanted back in the Seventies: a sense of hope, joy, ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The MC Hammer really is one you had to experience in real time. It’s hard ...

Anitta has been talking about her upcoming funk album for weeks — and it finally has a date. On Thursday night, the Brazilian star announced that she’ll release her album Funk Generation on April 26, ...

If you've seen Funky Unkle in a live setting, you know a couple things. First, they know how to get a room moving. And second, there's a lot of them. Nine members, to be exact. A stage can barely ...

Rapper Marky Mark may not be with the Funky Bunch, but the group is exploring new territory with a new name and the release of its forthcoming album, Stands Alone. The Boston-based group, now known as ...

Come in Funky (feat. Ron Carter & Woody Mankowski) #1; Frankenfanny (feat. Ron Carter & Woody Mankowski) #2; Deconstruction of a Glance (feat. Woody Mankowski) #3; Interlude 1: Grandfather Clock (feat ...

1. Is That You?, 2. Golden Peak, 3. 2222, 4.Wedding Day, 5. Green Lizard, 6.Our Last Dance, 7. The Time Has Come, 8.Naughty Lucy, 9.Misfortune, 10.One Day Left, 11 ...

The cover of Indigo De Souza’s album “All of This Will End” features two skeletons, with one slouching against a crashed red car and the other searching for a phone signal. Some say don’t judge a book ...

Cory Wong speaks the same way he plays the guitar. Rhythmic and energetic, and with purpose and intent. It’s no wonder he’s become a next generation guitar hero, a go to player for Vulfpeck, and a ...

OPINION: The Oakland rapper’s most edgy album came with some controversy over his image and a legendary Speedo. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author ...