The West Philly native has crafted a funk song reminiscent of the Philly soul era of the 1970s, complete with a smooth blend ...

By Reader Staff The Hive is throwing down with a smorgasbord of live music this weekend. First up, electronic power trio Yak Attack will join forces with funk-driven fusion band Cytrus at 8 ...

Legendary jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers dies at 84, leaving a lasting impact on music with his groundbreaking fusion of jazz, ...

After a six-month wait, the Smooth Jazz Festival is ready for a spring show at Riverwalk Amphitheater this weekend.

The Chicago house music scene is mourning the loss an iconic figure. Charles "DJ Funk" Chambers died earlier this week. He was a pioneer in the unique Chicago music style Ghetto House.

A cause of death was not confirmed, but the musician's family launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs.

Legendary ghetto house pioneer DJ Funk has died at the age of 54. Born Charles Chambers, the Chicago-bred producer had stage ...

Beloved hip-hop artist and the term-coiner of "ghetto house", DJ Funk has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 54 years old.

The Chicago producer pioneered a blend of house, hip-hop, and Miami bass via string of releases on the city’s Dance Mania ...

Tributes have been paid to Gwen McCrae, the much-loved and influential US funk and soul singer ... posted English electronic duo Disclosure. DJ Dave Pearce said: "Sad to learn of the passing ...