L.A. Times - Entertainment — Anyone compiling a list of the all-time great funk masterminds would inevitably think of names such as James Brown, George Clinton and Sly Stone. One name that may not come as readily to most is Conrad O. Johnson, band director of the Kashmere Stage ... more info

Allmusic Blog — Funk singer, songwriter and guitarist Garry “Diaperman” Shider died on Wednesday at age 56 from complications of brain and lung cancer. Best known as the musical director of George Clinton’s Parliament and Funkadelic bands, Shider earned his ni... more info

Pitchfork — Photo via The Garry Shider Medical Fund Parliament/Funkadelic's Garry Shider-- best known for laying down some of the funkiest guitar lines in music history on songs including "One Nation Under a Groove"-- passed away yesterday after a battle with br... more info

Starpulse — Funk legend George Clinton is set for more financial woes - the cash-strapped star is facing a lawsuit from his former accountants. The star filed for bankruptcy in 1984 and has been struggling f... more info

ContactMusic — Funk legend GEORGE CLINTON is set for more financial woes - the cash-strapped star is facing a lawsuit from his former accountants.The star filed for bankruptcy in 1984... more info

Guardian Music — An obsession with science fiction and 60s soul could help Janelle Monae become this decade's most interesting pop starIn a world where even surrealists such as Lady Gaga opt for lowest-common denominator beats, and where whole albums, even genres, ar... more info

All About Jazz — Words by: Jamie Dewaele | Images by: Brigitte Bard Stanton Moore Trio with Anders Osborne :: 05.06.10 :: The Mint :: Los Angeles, CA Stanton Moore Trio :: 05.06 :: S.F. Funk is a genre of music that emphasizes the 'down' or 'off' beat. It is usua... more info

Mercury News, California — The main stage features George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, saxophonist Maceo Parker, the great New Orleans R&B singer Irma Thomas, saxophonist John Handy and vocalist Nnenna Freelon. Fresh faces elsewhere include singer Gretchen Parlato, piani... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt with openers by Ryan Muir "thepeoplespeak.com" - Massive Attack George Clinton [who did NOT play with Massive Attack] popularized the phrase "Free your mind and your ass will follow," but few of his successors have... more info

Guardian Music — There's more pop invention in this warped wunderkind's MySpace demos than there is in most fully-formed songsHometown: Rayners Lane, Harrow.The lineup: Jai Paul (music, vocals).The background: Jai Paul is a 21-year-old from north-west London currentl... more info