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Black Music Month: Funk: The Rhythm That Changed America
From Sly and the Family Stone to Rick James, we're taking a look at who pioneered and continues to preserve the genre.
More than just a genre, Funk became a powerful voice during the civil rights era, resonating with themes of empowerment, resistance, and unity that mirrored the social and political upheavals of the time. The pioneering Black artists of Funk played a pivotal role in bringing this vibrant music to the mainstream, ensuring its lasting legacy and influence. His contributions to Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly and recent collaborations with Silk Sonic and Gorillaz highlight his expansive influence on the funk genre.
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