Funk music started to emerge in black American communities ... and a slap style of playing – slapping the thumb on the low strings, and popping the high notes with the fingers.

His music, characterized by smooth melodies, detailed harmonies, and influences from jazz, funk, and AOR (Album-Oriented Rock), played a crucial role in shaping the City Pop genre. Taeko Ohnuki is ...

A new documentary examines the golden age of funk music, when large, often interracial bands lay down syncopated grooves that packed dance floors. John Blake says that today’s pop music, largely ...

Funk music emerged in the 1960s as a vibrant fusion ... featuring exaggerated arm movements and playful gestures. Similarly, popping—a dance style characterized by sharp, isolated muscle ...

P BS’s Independent Lens series tackles the history and cultural impact of funk music in its latest 90-minute documentary, We ...

Learn about the lyrics and meaning of Taylor Swift’s 'Style,' a sleek pop anthem about irresistible attraction, emotional tension, and timeless connection.

Today’s charts are dominated by plastic dance pop that feels like it’s been assembled by an AI bot. I can’t help but wonder: Why did funk music lose its popularity? And did we lose something ...

‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ explores the lifespan of the genre and features interviews with George Clinton, Kirk Franklin, Questlove, David Byrnem, and more.