A new documentary examines the golden age of funk music, when large, often interracial bands lay down syncopated grooves that packed dance floors. John Blake says that today’s pop music, largely ...

Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ‘70s golden age when songs from groups ... light in the basement” house parties. It was a time when funk music became “the chocolate-colored ...

May 25 and it is part of the ‘Jazz Funk & Soul Revival’ events that Steve hosts alongside fellow DJ Steve Allen when the music is completely based on the Peterborough clubs of the 80s ...

March’s music losses include Badfinger’s Joey Molland, The Youngblood’s Jesse Colin Young, Friends of Distinction’s Harry ...

From the godfather of thumpin’ and pluckin’ to Victor Wooten’s game-changing slap technique, we bring you the players that you must know if you want to call yourself a true bass aficionado ...

Now in its 20th year, the Scranton Jazz Festival will celebrate a milestone in its history with three days of live jazz, blues and world beat music, August 1 to 3 in Downtown Scranton.

There’s something about Billy Ocean’s music that feels like a warm breeze on a tough day—comforting, familiar, and deeply ...

In the US, Taylor was known for interviewing musicians on television, and coining the phrase “jazz ... soul, as 80s fans demanded harder beats and tempos. But it still surfaces from time to ...

One of the great jazz session musicians of all time, no jazz bass player ... After disappearing from view in the 70s, Lloyd revived his career from the late 80s onwards, producing a series of ...

We’re sure that hardcore Lesh lushes will recognize many of them right away, and there are four from the ’70s, four from the ’80s, and two ... only a matter of time. As was so often the ...

Independent developer Omnaya Studios have announced Back In Time, a time travel-based side-scrolling action adventure game inspired by real-life catastrophic events. It will be available for ...