In 1973, James Brown formed an unlikely friendship with the Rev. Al Sharpton, who he met when Sharpton was a young civil ...

James Brown was an iconic American musician who is recognized as one of the most influential figures in rhythm and blues, soul, funk and protest civil rights music. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we talk about the DNA of hip-hop, three words always come up: James Brown. Breakbeats. From the moment DJs like Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash first looped those funk grooves ...

The funk singer is best known for her 1969 version of "It's My Thing" and for the widely sampled track "Unwind Yourself." By Marc Schneider, Billboard Marva Whitney, a fiery-voiced funk singer who ...

James Brown's daughters, Deanna Brown Thomas and Yamma Brown, discussed their father's life and legacy. The sisters reflected on Brown's struggle with poverty, his musical career, and influence on ...

“Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown,” the two-hour documentary that premiered Monday on HBO, chronicles the career of the Godfather of Soul, from his ascension in music at the height of the social ...

James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation.

Ahead of James Brown's 19th death anniversary, we're taking a rare look into his estate— left the way it was the day he died on Christmas Day in 2006.

When one thinks of James Brown, one probably doesn’t think Christmas. But the Godfather of Soul released three—yes THREE!—Christmas albums. Sure, some of that was likely cashing in on a craze, but ...

Many believe icons should be given their flowers while they can still smell them. Unfortunately, for a lot of the world's greatest legends, like funk musician James Brown, recognition is often given ...

When the Godfather of Soul asked if young Maceo Parker played baritone sax, Parker answered in the affirmative … even if that wasn’t strictly true. “I answered it like, ‘Uhhhh … yes sir,’ with a ...