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He had successfully navigated Motown’s hit factory, and now he entered what became his classic period. Groundbreaking work that continues to define the worlds of funk, soul, and pop music.

Many things have changed in the four decades that have passed since Cleveland soul and funk legend Lou Ragland last played the Rock Hall city, but one thing that remains is the singer's smooth vocals.

When the origins of sampling in Hip-hop come up in conversation nowadays, many people tend to look to the more innovative examples. From using bits of ...

The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

A truly funky soulful DVD compilation of live performances from the masters of RB music Features incredible concert footage of James Brown Chic The Pointer Sisters Dionne Warwick The Brothers Johnson ...

The Jacob Larson Band is a funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music that just about everyone loves. Digging inspiration from 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.

Instead of emphasizing chord changes and melody, funk accentuated heavily syncopated beats and rhythmic and repetitive bass lines.

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