New York (AFP) – Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artist's ...

Roy Ayers, who has died aged 84, was a pioneer of jazz-funk in the 1970s, the uplifting groove and messages of his music exemplified by his best-known track, Everybody Loves the Sunshine; although ...

In 2018, members returned to their hometown of Oakland, California, for a live concert album that celebrated their “50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater.” War’s ironic name was ...

In the early 1970s, he formed Roy Ayers Ubiquity, blending jazz, funk, and soul to create his own unique, feel-good sound. His 1976 hit 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' became an instant classic ...

Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk pioneer and “Godfather of Neo Soul,” leaves behind a timeless musical legacy that continues to inspire generations. Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist and ...

Nicknamed the "Godfather of Neo Soul", he began his recording career in 1963 with the album 'West Coast Vibes', and gained prominence after joining jazz flautist Herbie Mann in 1966. In the early ...

But this image is out of date. Modern Brazilians prefer sertanejo, a bouncing country genre, and funk, a style that emerged from Rio’s favelas. Funk in particular could go global, and change ...

Bold colors, powerful storytelling, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood come together in “Sisters Speak,” the latest art exhibition from Artistic Expressions Gallery, founded by Detroit natives and ...

Kia has issued a recall for certain Seltos and Soul models ranging from the 2021 to 2023 model years. The recall affects 53,635 Seltos and 83,621 Soul vehicles, totaling 137,256, and the problem ...

Tributes have been paid to Gwen McCrae, the much-loved and influential US funk and soul singer, who has died aged 81 after a long illness. Affectionately known as the "queen of the rare groove ...