There was no shortage of groundbreaking funk and soul classics in the 1970s. But in 1977, several tracks reflected dance music’s ongoing evolution. Using a combination of old and new production ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about soul and funk legends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, certain names dominate the headlines — but true music lovers know Carl Carlton belongs firmly in that conversation.

From the crucible of diverse styles that stirred in the streets of London in the ‘70s, Cymande emerged as pioneers of a bold new sound. From their formation in 1971, the nine-piece funk outfit ...

The 1970s was a transformative decade in music. It gave us nostalgia, change, diversity, and most importantly, unforgettable tracks that defined their respective genres. Some of the best rock songs ...

One of the more surprising trends rolling through the Southern California underground recently has been the inspiration of Art Laboe-approved oldies on a rising generation of multihyphenate musicians.

Soul Sound Revue opens July in Waterford with Motown, funk and R&B at the Summer Concert Series.

The musicians in War simply loved jamming together. It was everyone else who made meaning from their melodies. “All we wanted was to groove,” said keyboardist and singer Lonnie Jordan, the only ...

How to make old styles sound fresh? Dallas' Silver Skylarks give a master class on the topic on The Number One Set and Sound, a debut album fusing '60s soul, '70s funk and '90s hip-hop into one ...

Critics often say the music of the 1970s pales in comparison to the music of other decades. We’re going to prove them wrong. Many artists who began their careers in the 1960s released some of their ...

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 ...