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Many things have changed in the four decades that have passed since Cleveland soul and funk legend Lou Ragland last played the Rock Hall city, but one thing that remains is the singer's smooth vocals.

The thought of dancing to a funk song isn’t a radical idea. However, not all funk is the same. There are some tunes so funky they’ll even inspire the stiffest wallflowers to move. Head to the dance ...

It’s arguably some of the hippest music around. Music from artists like Grant Green or Herbie Hancock, along with other musicians that made up the Bluenote Records roster of the mid to late1960s. File ...

The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

Are you searching for the perfect soul songs to showcase your vocal talents? Finding the right mix of classic and modern soul tracks can be challenging. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this ...

For those of a certain age, the words “funk music” bring to mind some of the great acts of the 20th century’s second half. James Brown. Sly and the Family Stone. Ohio Players. The Isley Brothers.

Hard times often lead to great music, and that's never truer than in 1960s and ’70s America. With the civil rights movement and Vietnam war raging, society was in turmoil, seemingly lurching from one ...