“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

The debut single still stands as a defining pillar of the genre.

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...

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 ...

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George Clinton hailed the “seemingly impossible” achievement of P-Funk keyboardist Daniel Bedrosian’s new book. Titled The Authorized P-Funk Song Reference Official Canon of Parliament-Funkadelic, ...

The undeniable, pioneering funk that modern artists continue to incorporate into their own jams. Fair warning: These classic funk songs from 1972 will make you want to dance. Videos by American ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1980, Zapp released "More Bounce to the Ounce," and the tune changed the game for funk music. The song became a commercial ...