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 I first wrote about James Brown, I thought I’d covered enough ground with the big hits—the songs everyone knows and loves. But not long after that article went live, I started ...

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.

“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 ...

HOUSTON – Singer-songwriter Leela James was named the Goddaughter of Soul by James Brown and is one of the leading female figures in the genre. She has a brand new song and a tour stop in Houston, the ...