Bass Week: The word ‘funk’ or ‘funky’ can be applied to almost anything, from butt-shaking basslines to scatter cushions. We all instinctively know what’s implied, but in a bass playing sense, what ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Minimoog synth found a place in just about all genres of rock, pop and dance music, including ...

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...

Following Bootsy’s departure from the JBs in 1972, the bass continued its life on stage with Fred Thomas, another of Brown’s longtime bassists ...

Gemini Soul takes jazz and injects it with a heavy, rhythmic dose of funk. Bass player André Marcel Ajamu Akinyele’s four-string coils itself around the steady snare percussion with a springing and ...

A look back at the defining tracks that showcased Mani’s unmistakable bass presence. Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the legendary ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. BASS EXPO 2014: One way you can create an authentic funk bassline is by leaning heavily on the ...

Maurice White was a seasoned musical professional when he decided that it was time. Before he founded Earth, Wind & Fire, he performed with and wrote for musical legends, both in his native Memphis ...

In the annals of pop music, certain artists are more than just innovators and more than just icons. Certain artists are avatars —the manifestation of an idea. In the case of Sylvester Stewart, better ...

Bowling Green State University celebrates an American original musical genre with the Funk Music in Popular Culture Conference April 25-26, 2025. A two-day event packed with guest speakers and a ...