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Macy Gray
1,002,048 listeners
Macy Gray (born Natalie McIntyre September 6, 1967) from Canton, Ohio is a Grammy Award winning neo soul/R&B singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. To date, Macy has released five studio albums, one compilation album and a live album. She has acted in a number of movies including Tr… read more -
The Poets of Rhythm
115,444 listeners
Arguably the pioneers of the retro-modernist funk movement, Munich's Poets of Rhythm, recorded their classic debut album in 1993. The… read moreArguably the pioneers of the retro-modernist funk movement, Munich's Poets of Rhythm, recorded their classic debut album in 1993. The sound that these German boys made could easily come from the Southside of Chicago in the late 60&… read moreArguably the pioneers of the retro-modernist funk movement, Munich's Poets of Rhythm, recorded their classic debut album in 1993. The sound that these German boys made could easily come from the Southside of Chicago in the late 60's, or Memphis in the height of the Stax era. The debut … read more -
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
302,813 listeners
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats is a soulful American band formed in 2013 by singer and songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. Some artis… read moreNathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats is a soulful American band formed in 2013 by singer and songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. Some artists undergo reinventions. What Nathaniel Rateliff accomplishes on his first LP with the Night Sweat… read moreNathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats is a soulful American band formed in 2013 by singer and songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. Some artists undergo reinventions. What Nathaniel Rateliff accomplishes on his first LP with the Night Sweats — transforming himself from folk troubadour to funky soul … read more -
Jelly Roll Morton
172,201 listeners
Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early j… read moreFerdinand Joseph LaMothe (October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist, bandleader and composer who started his career in New Orleans, Louisiana. Widely reco… read moreFerdinand Joseph LaMothe (October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist, bandleader and composer who started his career in New Orleans, Louisiana. Widely recognized as a pivotal figure in early jazz, Morton is perhaps … read more -
Bootsy Collins
316,055 listeners
William "Bootsy" Collins (born October 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a pioneering funk bassist, singer, and songwriter. Bootsy… read moreWilliam "Bootsy" Collins (born October 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a pioneering funk bassist, singer, and songwriter. Bootsy was instrumental in Parliament and Funkadelic together with George Clinton and Bernie Worrell. He… read moreWilliam "Bootsy" Collins (born October 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a pioneering funk bassist, singer, and songwriter. Bootsy was instrumental in Parliament and Funkadelic together with George Clinton and Bernie Worrell. He is well known as one of the founding members of the 'P… read more -
Eddie Hazel
109,408 listeners
Eddie Hazel (April 10, 1950 – December 23, 1992) was a pioneering and influential guitarist in early funk music in the United States, most … read moreEddie Hazel (April 10, 1950 – December 23, 1992) was a pioneering and influential guitarist in early funk music in the United States, most famous for his lead guitar work with George Clinton and Funkadelic. In 1967, The Parliaments (a Pl… read moreEddie Hazel (April 10, 1950 – December 23, 1992) was a pioneering and influential guitarist in early funk music in the United States, most famous for his lead guitar work with George Clinton and Funkadelic. In 1967, The Parliaments (a Plainfield-based doo wop band headed by George Clinton) hit th… read more -
The RH Factor
157,278 listeners
The RH Factor is a progressive jazz group that combines elements of soul, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. It is led by jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove… read moreThe RH Factor is a progressive jazz group that combines elements of soul, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. It is led by jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove and features many popular neo-soul and alternative hip hop artists. View wikiThe RH Factor is a progressive jazz group that combines elements of soul, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. It is led by jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove and features many popular neo-soul and alternative hip hop artists. View wiki -
Labelle
228,104 listeners
LaBelle is an American R&B/soul group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, who successfully melded dance music with funk and glam rock… read moreLaBelle is an American R&B/soul group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, who successfully melded dance music with funk and glam rock. Mostly active in the 60s and 70s disband but reformed in 2005. Their most recognised song is &qu… read moreLaBelle is an American R&B/soul group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, who successfully melded dance music with funk and glam rock. Mostly active in the 60s and 70s disband but reformed in 2005. Their most recognised song is "Lady Marmalade". The group was led by Patti LaBelle,… read more -
Mayer Hawthorne
540,535 listeners
Mayer Hawthorne (real name Andrew Mayer Cohen) grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with his father a… read moreMayer Hawthorne (real name Andrew Mayer Cohen) grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with his father and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz history the region provided. “Most of the best music ever made came out of Detroit,” claims the singer, p… read more -
The Brand New Heavies
368,833 listeners
The Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies nam… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single d… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk&q… read more