It’s a genre that combines soul, rhythm and blues and jazz to create its own, unique sound.

“Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating the Music of Parliament Funkadelic" will take over the Detroit Opera House on Jan. 31. The ...

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.

Independent Lens presents “We Want the Funk!,” which will air 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, on New Mexico PBS, channel 5.1. It will also be available to stream on the PBS app. It didn’t take long for ...

The Ohio Players is one of many funk groups from Dayton that took off in the 1970s and '80s. In the mid-1960s, James Brown was creating a new style of music — funk. Instead of turning elaborate ...

Bowling Green State University celebrates an American original musical genre with the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference April 25-26, 2025. A two-day event packed with guest speakers and a ...

A new documentary explores the history and influence of funk music and its connection to Detroit. The Independent Lens documentary “WE WANT THE FUNK!” traces the history and influence of funk music ...

“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.