An existential crisis swept over soul bands in the late '60s. James Brown's funk blew the world apart after the release of "Cold Sweat" in 1967 and forever changed pop music's rhythmic base. While ...

The 1970s were an amazing collection of incredible talent, with singers who poured their hearts out on every note. Fans of the genre often find themselves drawn to the rich, expressive voices and ...

Step back in time to the vibrant sounds of the 70s at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 15, at 8 PM, featuring live performances by The Stylistics, The Chi-Lites, Bloodstone ...

Bruno Mars is a pastiche artist. That's just who he is. He is very good at it, too -- a born entertainer, a gifted songwriter, a master of period detail rivaling any Hollywood professional. Over the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we look back at the evolution of soul, doo-wop, and classic R&B, few groups embody the genre’s enduring spirit quite like The Dells. Formed in 1952 and enduring lineup changes, ...

A properly potent blend of deep funk and soul cuts to score the holidaze. Funk used to be a ba(aaa)d word. Or so they say. But what George Clinton and the musical misfits of the '60s and '70s once ...