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This picture of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti by Leni Sinclair is part of "Moving to His Own Beat - Fela: The Man, The Movement" exhibit through April 1 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

Musician Rustie's Glass Swords wins the Guardian First Album Award The Guardian have announced that musician Rustie is the winner of the First Album Award for Glass Swords, an album the judges felt encapsulated the state of music in 2011.

The synth-funk unit Midnight Star scored several times on the charts during the mid-'80s, led by their double-platinum album No Parking on the Dance Floor in 1983.

ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE: The Funk'd Up Story of George Clinton on "Rock It Properly" Of her next broadcast, DJ Darla Bea writes: "We want the FUNK, Give up the FUNK - Make it a funky fresh weekend with this week's Funkology 101 Lesson - the history of Dr.

MUSIC : Synth Funk Dance Party @ MASS MoCA's Hunter Center , North Adams. A subversive, futuristic mix of pop, new wave and funk from rap geek and producer Gordon Voidwell .

Tickets are still on sale for Thursday's Saenger concert featuring renowned smooth jazz saxophonist Euge Groove.

At his trio's first gig on their second European tour, Bill Stewart opened the show by telling us how happy he was to be back at the Copenhagen Jazzhouse , "one of the best jazz clubs in the world." Not a bad compliment! Organist Larry Goldings and pianist Kevin Hays have, just like Bill himself, been involved in many projects on the American jazz, ... (more)

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The second of three concerts to benefit Artists 4 Amy is coming up March 9 at Wild Willy's Rock House in Parole.

Born Yvette Marie Stevens in March 1953, Chaka Khan sang songs written by Stevie Wonder and Prince as though they were crafted from her own pen.

Van Halen undoubtedly raised some eyebrows when they announced that veteran funk/R&B stars Kool & the Gang will be serving as the opening act on the hard-rock band's tour in support of their just-released A Different Kind of Truth .

The mastermind of the Parliament/Funkadelic collective during the 1970s, George Clinton broke up both bands by 1981 and began recording solo albums, occasionally performing live with his former bandmates as the P.Funk All-Stars. Born in Kannapolis, NC, on July 22, 1940, Clinton became interested in ... MORE

House of Blues just unveiled their annual late night Jazz Fest schedule and once again it is slam-packed with familiar festival favorites , a few newcomers, and a couple of spectacular second weekend Superjams up in the friendlier, darker and tinier confines of the Parish Room.

Tags: Bua , Dirk Quinn Band , Cincinnati music , Carole King , Adele , Prince , Frankie Goes to Hollywood , Travis Tritt , Ernest Tubb , Stevie Nicks , Riley School of Irish Music , Irish Heritage Center , MOTR Pub brings their acclaimed traditional Irish music to the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati for a 7 p.m. performance .

Original Meters guitarist Leo Nocentelli is back in his hometown this weekend to headline Tipitina's on Saturday, Feb.

Rhythm and blues band Zydecrunch has rocked out Lansing with its funky musical concoctions ever since forming in 1998.

Wes Patterson 's website advertises funk and smooth jazz tunes with "No filler or B-sides!" and that is exactly what he delivers.

Greek labor unions have called a two-day general strike starting Friday to protest new cutbacks decided to secure the country's vital rescue loan program.

Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy winning featured musician, and co-founder of the original Parliament-Funkadelic puts a unique funked up spin on his new album featuring The Bernie Worrell Orchestra! Including songs from Bernie Worrell: "Standard" as well as classics from Bernie's past collaborations.

Greek labor unions have called a two-day general strike starting Friday to protest new cutbacks decided to secure the country's vital rescue loan program.