The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade's end, ...

The Union Cabinet has approved 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike for 49.2 lakh central govt employees, 68.7 lakh pensioners, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The big decision is being taken ahead of ...

The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility has dismissed a complaint against Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk after a nine-month investigation into recorded conversations. Funk came ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk has been cleared of an ethics complaint regarding a report of secret recordings by his office. Comptroller Jason Mumpower filed ...

It was sometime in the latter part of the 1960s that R&B gave way to soul and, by extension, funk. It wasn't a scene so much at first as it was a grouping of like-minded artists taking their music to ...

Funk, known for his accuracy rather than distance, won eight PGA Tour events and three senior majors. His 1,000th start comes nearly 43 years after his first professional start. Despite nearing the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Word of South Festival is a celebration of literature and music. The event is a blend of writers and musicians, and an exploration of the relationship between the two ...

Florida State University softball coach Lonni Alameda and Garnet and Gold presented the TMH Foundation with a check for over $47,000 for breast cancer support. This petite prince has big brown eyes ...

At a time when Black contributions to American history and culture face keep getting erased, independent art stands as a vital act of resistance and remembrance. We Want the Funk! is a vibrant ...

“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...

Funk allowed Black musicians and their audiences to shapeshift and speak truth to power—even while speaking in tongues. But as Stanley Nelson and Nicole London’s documentary WE WANT THE FUNK! reveals, ...