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 ...

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 ...

Jazz- funk legend Roy Ayers has died at the age of 84, his family has confirmed. The American musician, best known for the ...

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

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.

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 ...