Billy “Bass” Nelson of Plainfield, the founding bassist of Funkadelic who helped change the rhythm of music, passed away Jan. 26 at his residence in Plainfield. He was 75.

These funk and soul classics from 1977 helped connect dance music’s past to its future and reflect the genre's impressive range.

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Este artigo é fruto de um trabalho de campo que teve início em 2014 junto a artistas de funk, especialmente o funk produzido nas favelas do Rio de Janeiro. A partir de material histórico e etnográfico ...

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“Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family,” said Stone's family in a statement. “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing ...