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1 week ago

A broken heart can turn somebody into a bad Casanova': breakout R&B star Leon Thomas on defiance, D'Angelo and his doggie' persona

Leon Thomas is gaining recognition in R&B, collaborating with legends and performing at major events like Coachella and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute.
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

Funk legend turned painter George Clinton opens show in Paris

Clinton exploded on the scene in the 1960s, making his debut in Motown before gathering a talented crew of artists to create P-Funk, a new, fusional musical style that would deeply influence the likes of Prince, Snoop Dog, Kendrick Lamar, D'Angelo and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. "We came out of the psychedelic era and everything was permissible," Clinton told AFP. "I could free my mind, I could do whatever the music turned out to be."
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11 months ago

'You Know It When You Feel It': A New Documentary Explores Funk's Roots

'We Want the Funk!' celebrates funk music's cultural significance and emotional depth while exploring its roots in Black identity and history.
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