Cory Wong Is Here to Funk You Up
In this Q&A, Twin Cities native Cory Wong admits that he cut his teeth on Prince’s music and then discusses how he’s continuing that funky-sexy tradition with the new album “The Optimist.”
Get the Funk Out of Here: The Most Sampled Drum Track of all Time
The Winstons never made a dime off of this funky groove. So we’ll pay them some respect by highlighting 10 songs, including tracks from Oasis, Salt-N-Pepa and Nine Inch Nails, that owe them a debt.
Mike Barfield: All Hail the Tyrant of Texas Funk
Barfield’s brand of “Texas Funk” has blues and rock infused into its funkiness even if it is delivered by a guy that doesn’t look the part. Think of a six-foot leprechaun (with red lambchop sideburns) who shimmies like James Brown.
The 7-Day Fusion Challenge
For some, “fusion” is a dirty word. It’s time to reconsider. Start your week with Stanley Clarke; end it with Herbie Hancock — and then decide.