‘We Want the Funk!’ Review: Rhythm and Race on PBS
This ‘Independent Lens’ presentation focuses on the rise of funk in the 1960s and ’70s, highlighting its place in black music ...
20 funk bass legends who took low-end groove to new heights
A rundown of the best funk bass players of all time, featuring the trailblazers, the early innovators, and the monster ...
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More than a Sample Size: The Legacy of Funk Music in Hip-Hop
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.
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A syncopated voyage through the history of funk music in “We Want the Funk!” on INDEPENDENT LENS – April 8 at 9 pm
INDEPENDENT LENS PREMIERES A SOULFUL AND MOVING PORTRAIT OF FUNK MUSIC “WE WANT THE FUNK!” APRIL 8 at 9:00 PM ON PBS ...
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The Story of Roger Troutman & Zapp: The 1980s Funk Band Rocked by Murder
The group known for hits like "Computer Love" and "More Bounce to the Ounce" continue to influence R&B and hip-hop music today.
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A new kind of Brazilian music is poised for a global boom
That leaves funk (which Brazilians pronounce as “funky”) as the genre that could alter Brazil’s reputation. “We make music to be heard by as many people as possible,” says Kevin o Chris ...