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, ...

Tributes have been paid to Gwen McCrae, the much-loved and influential US funk and soul singer ... but the lyrics were pure 70s pop/soul," noted US music source Soul Tracks of the track.

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 ...

"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 ...