Here Comes the Mummies, an eight-piece funk rock band, are invading the Brown County Music Center this April with their “terrifying funk from beyond the grave” that’s sure to leave audiences smiling.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One doesn’t have to live in Dayton for long to learn that there’s funk within the city’s roots. Between the ...

For those of a certain age, the words “funk music” bring to mind some of the great acts of the 20th century’s second half. James Brown. Sly and the Family Stone. Ohio Players. The Isley Brothers.

Why has funk music endured for more than 60 years? Though not scientifically proven, the deep grooves that are the genre's backbone have an irresistibly dance-able quality that can be found in ...

The organizers of Olympia’s new music festival have a message: “Funk OFF.” The musicians and music lovers at the helm aren’t being rude: “OFF” stands for Olympia Funk Festival, and the people who put ...

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 ...

The three-day festival is set for October at the Riverfront Park, featuring a tribute to Allen Toussaint and dozens of ...

A new documentary explores the history and influence of funk music and its connection to Detroit. The Independent Lens documentary “WE WANT THE FUNK!” traces the history and influence of funk music ...

Last month, the Brazilian artist Ludmilla made history: After powering through her hits during a breakout set at Coachella, she became the first Afro-Latina to perform at the music festival. She riled ...

Genres like “alternative rock” and “grunge” help organize music into neat categories. But the labels also flatten music scenes that are much more diverse than the names reveal. Grunge certainly ...

Whereas many classic-rock trios like Cream, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and ZZ Top put bellbottoms on the blues, Grand Funk Railroad goosed R&B to create their own sound. The result was a rep as one ...