The 70s and 80s were pivotal decades in music history, giving birth to groundbreaking genres, legendary artists, and timeless albums. These two decades saw a revolution in musical styles, blending ...

In this edition of SampleRadar, we're getting our funk on, and it's all about the keys: organs, electric pianos and synths.

The vibraphonist's hits have been sampled by Mary J. Blige, Common, Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West. By Zoe G. Phillips Roy ...

The jazz-funk pioneer passed away in New York City at age 84; his catalog is essential to the experience of so many in the Black community.

Jasper was an R&B singer-songwriter and producer credited with shaping the sound of the Isley Brothers in the ‘70s and ’80s. He, along with Ernie and Marvin Isley, transformed the vocal trio ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Grand Funk Railroad is unquestionably an American band with a lengthy history of music and iconic songs that have kept rock fans of all ages' fists pumping and singing along to ...

Cultivating a smooth signature sound that wove lush soul, elastic jazz, and tight funk, Ayers emphasized rhythm and texture, a combination that gave him a handful of crossover R&B hits ...

Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at 73, his son confirms with PEOPLE. His family ...