Funk music emerged in the 1960s as a vibrant fusion of soul, jazz, and R&B, marked by its syncopated basslines, groovy ...

Gabriela Vallim reflects on the booming interest in baile funk in the UK, and explains the complex social history behind the Brazilian sound and why it's important to recognise its impact as a tool of ...

DJ Funk, the Chicago producer who created and named the subgenre of ghetto house, is dead. He was 54, per The Guardian, ...

DJ Funk, the Chicago ghetto house innovator, has passed away at 54. His influence shaped dance music worldwide, inspiring ...

With frantic beats and vibrant culture, Brazilian funk prepares to follow the footsteps of reggaeton and conquer global ...

Don't miss Tampa's beloved ukulele-funk quartet The Applebutter Express at Tropical Heatwave 2025. Featuring the harmonious ...

Chicago-born ghetto house pioneer DJ Funk has died. His close friend and frequent collaborator DJ Slugo confirmed his death ...

Exceptionally talented dancers and musicians focus on regional street-dance styles: jit from Detroit, footwork from Chicago, ...

His first single, a disco-funk indie label release called “Get Up & Dance,” was issued in 1981 under his real name – Norman Giscombe, Jr. – but after signing to Mercury later the same year ...