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Revisiting the 'Soul' of a remarkable high school jazz band

5271 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentAnyone 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

News Roundup: 6/17/2010

5274 days ago
Allmusic BlogFunk 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

R.I.P. P-Funk Guitarist Garry Shider

5274 days ago
PitchforkPhoto 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

George Clinton Sued By Former Accountants

5287 days ago
StarpulseFunk 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

George Clinton - Clinton Sued By Accountants

5287 days ago
ContactMusicFunk 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

Janelle Monae puts the black android into R&B

5295 days ago
Guardian MusicAn 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

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Stanton Moore Trio | 05.06 | Los Angeles

5297 days ago
All About JazzWords 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

San Jose Jazz Festival set for Aug. 13-15

5300 days ago
Mercury News, CaliforniaThe 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

Massive Attack played Terminal 5 again - pics & video

5309 days ago
Brooklyn Veganphotos 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

New band of the day – No 782: Jai Paul

5312 days ago
Guardian MusicThere'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

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