(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about soul and funk legends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, certain names dominate the headlines — but true music lovers know Carl Carlton belongs firmly in that conversation.

Born in Santa Monica and raised as the white girl with soul, Teena Marie celebrated the 30th anniversary of her recording career last year with a string of lively performances, including one at the ...

Somewhere between funk, rock, and R&B, acid jazz is a one-of-a-kind genre that can transport any listener within sound itself. It’s an intoxicating groove, an entangling world that honors and uplifts ...