These one-hit wonders from the 1970s are still sorely loved hits today, decades after they were first released to the masses.

From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

One of the defining songs of the Parliament-Funkadelic empire, “Flash Light” was a game-changer in funk music. It was Parliament’s first No. 1 R&B hit and a track that showcased the power of ...

Funk music started to emerge in black American communities ... most notably Sly & The Family Stone – who hit No. 1 in 1970 with their song Thank You and Family Affair in 1971 – and The ...

Filmmakers Stanley Nelson Jr. and Nicole London didn’t want to do a typical documentary on funk music. What they made is a ...

The chords are classic funky types (dominant 7th, min 7th, minor 6th, minor 9th, 9th and minor 7th/flat 5th) with voicings adjusted to suit each instrument. Because they're royalty-free, you're ...

In 2003 the genre accounted for 15 of the 100 most-played songs on Brazilian ... pronounce as “funky”) as the genre that could alter Brazil’s reputation. “We make music to be heard by ...

J-hope of BTS launched a new music video, Mona Lisa, which has funky beats and dynamic dance moves. It's a visual feast.