Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...
When Argentine rap star Trueno got into the studio to make El Último Baile, he knew he wanted to use the record to pay tribute to hip-hop’s storied, diverse history. “It began as a way to celebrate ...
In a newly published book, CU Boulder Professor Reiland Rabaka delves into the culture and sound of music’s ‘best-kept secret’ Barely two months into the ‘70s, Funkadelic—led by George Clinton, ...
In its third year, Federales Fest returns to Live Oak at Cedar Lodge this weekend. Running from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday in Live Oak’s covered horse arena, the rain-or-shine event stars a ...