Heatwave, the 1970s-'80s funk/disco band known for "Boogie Nights" and "Always and Forever," came to the Natural State to serve as the "soul" element of Supper & Soul, the annual fundraiser for ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about soul and funk legends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, certain names dominate the headlines — but true music lovers know Carl Carlton belongs firmly in that conversation.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The funk/soul icon, 72, and English rock legend, 80, are proving they're both still going strong, joining forces to release a ...

The New Orleans native was best known for her 1971 hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy in 1972. Good morning, I'm Michel Martin.

New Orleans singer reached No 2 in the US with 1971 hit, and was nominated for a Grammy Jean Knight, whose irrepressibly funky and disdainful song Mr Big Stuff was a major hit in 1971, has died aged ...

Keyboardist/singer/songwriter Neal Francis was already a veteran upon the release of his critically acclaimed 2019 debut. He started as a dedicated blues pianist ...

Brixton four-piece Baytrees have been bubbling away for a few years now and each passing release seems to distill their sound to something even purer. With a keen ear trained to classics from ‘70s and ...

Expect to hear original weekender DJ’s playing Anthems from: Fatback Band - BBQ - Chic - Shalamar - The Whispers - Kool & The Gang - Change - D Train - George Benson - Rose Royce - The Gap Band - SOS ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- They may be old school, but Al Hudson and One Way get a response from the youth. "We have a lot of young kids in the audience. We look out and see the kids mouthing the words to the ...