The thought of dancing to a funk song isn’t a radical idea. However, not all funk is the same. There are some tunes so funky they’ll even inspire the stiffest wallflowers to move. Head to the dance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images, Walter Looss Jr. Hard times often lead to great music, and that's never truer than in 1960s and '70s America ...

The song was released in 1972.

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...

Celebrating 30 years to the date since the release of their pivotal debut album Cool And Steady And Easy, cult acid-jazz ensemble Brooklyn Funk Essentials are back today with the release of a new ...

“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

In the summer of 1975, War released a Top 10 hit with "Low Rider." The song from the Los Angeles-based band's album, Why Can't We Be Friends, incorporated funk rock, jazz, blues, soul, and Latin ...

Not all funk is created equal. You might think any old funk tune will make you want to get up and dance, but I don’t think that’s true. Now, I’m not here to point out bad funk as I’d rather keep ...