(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing the foundations of modern music, James Brown is a name that cannot be ignored. Known as the ...

Almost as legendary is the iron-fisted manner in which James Brown ran his band. Tales of fines for missed cues and unshined ...

A major hit and an iconic ballad in his discography, this song doesn’t boast the extravagant, sweaty, exploding-on-stage persona of James Brown. Rather, it’s a passionate piece of work.

Known as the "Amen Break," this six-second loop is one of the most influential samples in music history. James Brown’s music is a goldmine for sampling, but “Funky Drummer” stands out. The drum solo ...

James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

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But her new four-part series for A&E focuses not on an event but on a titanic, conflicted Black artist, singer James Brown, from his hugely influential music to his troubling history of domestic ...