Funk music emerged in the 1960s as a vibrant fusion of soul, jazz, and R&B, marked by its syncopated basslines, groovy ...

Influential funk musician Roy Ayers has died at 84 after a long battle with a serious illness. Best known as a vibraphone player and record producer, Ayers's work heavily impacted genres like disco, ...

Funk and soul inspired singer-songwriter Sir Woman (aka Kelsey Wilson), a darling of the Austin music scene, kicks off her 2025 North American tour at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe on Saturday, March 15. Her ...

Even if you think you’ve never heard Cymande’s music, you almost certainly have. Maybe it was as key samples in De La Soul’s “Change in Speak” or the title track to the Fugees’ album ...

"It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composer, and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing, which occurred on March 4, 2025, in New York City after a long illness. He ...