Even though James Brown had a history of domestic violence in his relationships, Jill Scott doesn’t think he was a monster. The “Golden” diva will…
James Brown and his backing band, The J.B.’s, were responsible for some of the funkiest tracks to ever hit the airwaves. With an aggressive style…
He’s the legendary Kid Capri. The Bronx DJ whose work on the 1s and 2s have helped pave a way for other DJs chopped it…
In August 1983 James Brown and band were playing the Beverly Theatre in Los Angeles with legendary blues man B.B. King for what was already a formidable pairing of music royalty. Then halfway through the set that evening James Brown introduced a very special guest to join him onstage – a 25 year old Michael […]
Writer, producer and cultural critic Nelson George has covered Black music since his stint at Billboard’s black music editor in the early 80′s. During that…
The late “Godfather of Soul” James Brown (pictured) thought Ronald Reagan, who served as the this country’s 40th President from 1981 to 1989, was the…
Roland Martin talks with Maceo Parker about his new book “98% Funky Stuff: My Life in Music” and his time playing with James Brown.
Marva Whitney, who rose to fame as part of the James Brown Revue, died on December 22nd in her home town of Kansas City. She was 68 years old. Born Marva Ann Manning in Kansas City she joined the James Brown Review in 1967 was nicknamed “Soul Sister #1″ and had modest success as a solo […]
Don Cornelius the creator of the TV Series “Soul Train” celebrated three decades of great music, dancers and entertainers. He created a platform for gifted and black talent from r&b, disco, rap and pop music. Some of his guest have included Gladys Knight & the Pips, Al Green, Graham Central Station, Michael Jackson and the Jackson […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The daughter of the late James Brown is not happy with the court system. She wants a judge to throw the book at one of her dad’s former trustees who was sentenced to house arrest. “Injustice,” said Deanna Brown. “A true injustice has been done.” RELATED: Join Us In Thanking Veterans The James […]
The former trustees of James Brown’s estate are asking a South Carolina judge to void a 2009 settlement deal which divided up the late soul legend’s assets. Adele Pope and Robert Buchanan claim they were ousted from their positions as trustees because they opposed the offer brokered by then-South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster. The […]
