Posts tagged with Soul/Funk
Best Bernard Edwards Basslines: 10 Disco Classics From Chic And More
From epic disco rhythms for Chic to sophisti-funk session work, the best Bernard Edwards basslines prove why he’s a master of funky grooves.
Prince Documentary With Unreleased Footage In The Works
Prince interview footage shot by director Kevin Smith back in 2001 is finally to be released in an upcoming Netflix documentary about the superstar.
Disco Freakout: How Nile Rodgers And Chic Brought Funk To The Masses
Chic’s funky, upbeat music went beyond the dancefloor, bringing disco to the mainstream and leaving an influential legacy on pop culture.
‘The Electric Lady’: Behind Janelle Monáe’s Stimulating Second Album
Janelle Monáe’s ‘The Electric Lady’ album developed her ‘Metropolis Saga’ with charged electro-funk and high-concept queer expression.
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin’s Song Of Discovery
A song inviting multiple readings, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman became an anthem in Aretha Franklin’s hands.
Otis Redding Foundation To Host Weekend Of Events Celebrating 81 Years Of Otis Redding
The events, taking place across 9-10 September in Macon, GA, will feature stars including Robert Glasper and Mickey Guyton.
Best 60s Songs: 20 Stone-Cold Classics From Pop’s Golden Decade
In the era of Beatles and Monkees, the times certainly were a-changin’ – and the best 60s songs provided a soundtrack like no other.
Kaytranada And Anderson Paak Team Up On ‘Twin Flame’: Watch
Kaytranada has teamed up with Anderson .Paak for a new song called Twin Flame. The song makes their first collaboration in six years, the pair had previously teamed up on the track Glowed Up.
Good Times: How Chic’s “Bang-Bang Boogie” Song Inspired Hip-Hop
Boasting one of the most-sampled hooks in history, Chic’s funky disco song Good Times made waves and kick-started the art of sampling.
‘Amazing Grace’: How Aretha Franklin Took Gospel Into The Mainstream
Recorded live in church, Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ was a landmark gospel album that converted believers and non-believers alike.
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