The profound shift from soul and R&B into funk during the ’70s saw many bands take up the mantle of James Brown’s innovations of the late ’60s. In the early part of the decade, African-American bands ...

Brazilian guitarist João Gaspar is known for his versatility and ability to blend traditional music with jazz, rock and contemporary styles. Through this fusion blend, Gaspar has developed a ...

We Want the Funk!, an expansive, emotive, celebratory documentary looking at one of history's most important musical genres, begins simply. Legendary studio musician Marcus Miller picks up his bass ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Shanell Alyssa on keys and vocals, feeling the music, as bassist Cliff Schloss and drummer Avery ...

The Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience kicked off on Friday with Cannons, a trio from Los Angeles made up of lead vocalist Michelle Joy, lead guitarist Ryan Clapham and keyboardist/bass ...

We saw Henry Lee Summer at the 8 Seconds Saloon last week on a bitterly cold evening. I didn't know what to expect. Hank has been a staple in the Hoosier music scene for a long-ass time now, and I ...

“Rhythm is sound in motion. It is related to the pulse, the heartbeat, the way we breathe. It rises and falls. It takes us into ourselves; it takes us out of ourselves.” —Edward Hirsh Rhythm. It is ...