“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.

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...

George Clinton shares the story behind Parliament Funkadelic's Give Up the Funk, explaining its origins, the iconic groove, ...

Listen to tracks from Weldon Irvine, Flora Purim, George Duke and more artists who sent jazz to the dance floor with ...

Not all funk is created equal. You might think any old funk tune will make you want to get up and dance, but I don’t think that’s true. Now, I’m not here to point out bad funk as I’d rather keep ...

Ghost Funk Orchestra has spent nearly a decade building a distinctive corner of the modern psychedelic soul landscape, ...

Del Casher, the inventor of the wah-wah pedal, died last month at 88. His creation has had a massive impact on musical history.

George Clinton hailed the “seemingly impossible” achievement of P-Funk keyboardist Daniel Bedrosian’s new book. Titled The Authorized P-Funk Song Reference Official Canon of Parliament-Funkadelic, ...

Great DJ Quik songs are in no short supply, but here are seven tracks from the G-Funk legend that are timeless. The rap icon has earned his status as a pioneer in hip-hop through his distinct voice ...

The Song That Changed My Life is a segment that gives us the chance to talk with some of our favorite artists about the music that made them who they are today. This time around we're joined by ...

As funk music evolved in 1969, the genre continued its blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and blues. But instead of emphasizing chord changes and melody, funk accentuated heavily syncopated beats and rhythmic ...