American Songwriter

3 Funk Songs From the 1970s That Made Hard Times Feel Less Daunting

Funk songs really dominated the radio in the 1970s, and for good reason. Few genres that were popular at the time matched the danceable energy and uplifting lyricism that funk was known for. If you’re ...
American Songwriter

3 Boomer-Loved Songs From the 1970s You Didn’t Know Were One-Hit Wonders

If you're a baby boomer, you might have jammed out to these 1970s jams without knowing they were one-hit wonders.
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9 The Gap Band Songs That Showcase Their Funk Legacy.

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Gap Band, composed of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, left an indelible mark on funk, R&B, and soul. Known for their electrifying stage presence and infectious ...
Jazz

Opa and The Blackbyrds: Coveted 1970s Jazz-Funk

Tracks: Goldenwings; Paper Butterflies (Muy Lejos Te Vas); Totem; African Bird; Corre Niña; Pieces: Tombo / La Escuela / Tombo / The Last Goodbye; Groove. Personnel ...
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Louis ‘Douaam’ Villery Jr., Founder of Funk Band The African Music Machine, Dies at 84

*The music world has lost a foundational figure of 1970s funk with the passing of Louis “Douaam” Villery Jr., the acclaimed bassist, songwriter, and founder of the influential group The African Music ...