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Funk music was a bold sound that perfectly encapsulated post-civil rights Black Pride. 'We Want The Funk!' tells the story of ...

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Explore the challenges of documenting hip-hop history and the importance of accurately representing the genre's contributions to American culture.

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 ...

In an assuming gallery just outside of downtown Detroit, a major exhibit documenting the past 50 years of hip-hop is a show you shouldn’t miss. Like the genre itself, “ Hip Hop Evolution: Celebrating ...

Spring weather in Alabama has a mind of its own—luckily, the BJCC always has an event to match! 🎶 🎟️ Plus, you could win tickets to see Sturgill Simpson's "Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies" 2025 ...

From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.