R. Kelly at Chicago Theatre
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R&B
“Unspeakable” paints transfixing portrait of tortured comic legend Richard Pryor
When Richard Pryor was in his comedic prime, he was regularly combating racism, discussing taboo topics and saying forbidden words on stage, much to the chagrin of censors [More…]
Chris Brown at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
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Gary Clark, Jr. at Milwaukee Summerfest
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George Clinton and War revisit the foundations of funk n’ soul
In what’s becoming an almost annual tradition, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic once again led the 2015 installment of the Chicago Funk Fest at The Venue At [More…]
From disco to house and hip-hop, Jody Watley and new Shalamar sparkle
For the first time in a long time, “Soul Train” dancer turned Shalamar singer and solo artist/songwriter/producer/model/entrepreneur Jody Watley returned home to Chicago, [More…]
Time spent in funk’s past reveals many ties to present during Narski Music’s night with Prince’s pals
Well over two thousand funk fans packed the Tinley Park Convention Center for the spring installment of Narski Music’s “It’s A Party With A Purpose,” [More…]
Zapp bounces back after tragedy, continues sampling streak and tours through Tinley Park
In the history of funk and R&B, few careers are as formidable as Zapp, the vocoder-enchanced band from Ohio with co-producer pal Bootsy Collins, an early endorsement [More…]
From The Gap Band through today, Uncle Charlie’s a soul survivor
He pioneered the electric funk scene as leader of The Gap Band throughout the 1970s and ’80s, and then in one of the most monumental (albeit somewhat unlikely) [More…]
KEM & Joe at the United Center
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