Bootsy Collins remembers drummers Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Starks on his latest single, “The JB’s Tribute Pastor P.” They all worked together in James Brown’s band and helped Brown create some of his funk classics. Stubblefield will be forever remembered for creating the famous break from “Funky Drummer.” His drumsContinue Reading
Detroit artists J.Dilla and Amp Fiddler will have streets named after them to honor their contributions as Detroiters and their influence on the world. The Detroit City Council voted to honor them with secondary street signs, which can be done for five years. Fiddler and Dilla’s lives were connected inContinue Reading
Nikka Costa is back after six years with her third studio album, Dirty Dancing. The singer is deep in her funk bag, and she announces it on the album opener, “Dirty Disco,” which could easily have been a take from Prince’s prime. Costa speaks and sings her lyrics with soulfulContinue Reading
The legendary Chaka Khan aka the Queen of Funk Soul graced the Tiny Desk room to give a show for Black Music Month. NPR wanted to showcase nine Black women artists and Khan is one of them. Khan performs seven of her classics with her band and trio of backupContinue Reading