It is no surprise by now that this country has a deep, deep trove of regional soul and funk music recorded in the '60s and the '70s and released on now-coveted 45s through small, independent labels.

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...

With the resurgence of old-school music, R&B bands that led the funk'n'groove charge in the late '70s are finding themselves back in demand on the touring circuit. However, their concert appeal among ...

More than a year after its release, it seems the world, and the internet in particular, still hasn’t tired of Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk.” Not only is the song funky and infectious, it also really ...