Spring has sprung, and so has Westword‘s spring campaign! Our goal is to raise $15,000 by April 27, and we’re counting on you, our dedicated readers, to help us get there. The funds we raise will ...

When you look back on the last half-century of backbeat-driven, hard-pocket funk, it’s strange that one of the genre’s major innovators was inspired to start playing because of the square, oompah ...

Q. Why do you call yourself “The Phantom of the Buddha”? A. I prefer to stay in the background. I book the weekly deejay talent, from Jesse de la Pena to internationally acclaimed “groove master” ...

The recent spring musical at Souderton High School was an unusual one. It was not a classic musical along the lines of last year’s “Carousel” or other ones like “Brigadoon” or even “Grease.” This year ...

As we plow headfirst into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season (mentally blocking out the overhead canned carols), a dose or two live funky soul music is just what the weary shopper needs to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Wannabe rockers have been playing with the music system in The Lord of the Rings Online since the ...

James Brown released a seven-inch single called Funky Drummer in March, 1970 – a loosely arranged jam session showcasing the talent for improvisation of drummer Clyde Stubblefield, who was employed in ...

Nearly 19 years after his death, Vandross' estate is coming out with an official music video to the late singer's song “Funky Music (Is A Part of Me).” Luther Vandross' music still lives on after his ...

FKA Twigs stole the spotlight at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, aka VMAs, with her one-of-a-kind look. On September 7, the ...