The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure ...

Despite its name, Unknown Mortal Orchestra was well-known among festivalgoers during the last day of FYF Fest and got hundreds of fans dancing to its psychedelic tunes. Peforming a 45-minute set chock ...

The ’70s was a time to be alive in the United States and parts of Europe. When disco fever hit the music scene, as a result of dance music emerging from the US nightlife, the bump, and the hustle ...

It's about to get funky. By Big Gigantic Welcome, one and all, to Funkytown. Taking you through 20 years’ worth of funk music — from The Isley Brothers’ “It’s Your Thing” to The Whispers’ “Rock Steady ...

Pop vocal trio the Bee Gees performing at the Music for UNICEF Concert at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, January, 1979. The 1970s were an eclectic time for music and cultural ...

The singer behind iconic disco hits like “Le Freak” and “Good Times” is dead at 78. Chic vocalist Alfa Anderson died Tuesday, according to an Instagram announcement from the band’s co-founder Nile ...