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 ...

James Brown’s influence was universal. Singers, songwriters, dancers and musicians gleaned from the constant showman who was able to evoke pride, sadness or a party atmosphere at the drop of his cape.

James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured "godfather of soul," whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a giant of R&B and an inspiration for rap, funk and disco, died early Christmas ...

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 ...