James Brown

James Brown: Knocking ‘em Dead in Bed-Stuy

This is the show, this is the kid, the man of the hour, Mr. Dynamite, Mr. "Poppa’s Got a Brand New Bag," Mr. "Night Train"

by Susan Brownmiller

Originally published: November 25, 1965

Pleas, Pleas, Pleas: The Tribulations and Trials of James Brown

“James Brown, probably the most influential black musician of all time, will turn 56 in prison — and then 57 and perhaps 58 as well”

by Ivan Solotaroff

Originally published: February 21, 1989

Black Music, American Music: From the Slave Ship to the World

"Whether it's called rock, soul, funk, blues, salsa, gospel, jazz, or reggae, it's all about the same thing. Black music."

by Pablo Guzman

Originally published: April 18, 1979

New Orleans Suspects

by Richard Gehr

September 24, 2014

Lincoln Center’s James Brown Fest Showcases Peak Human Achievement

by Alan Scherstuhl

August 27, 2014

James Brown Biopic Get On Up Does The Godfather Proud

by Stephanie Zacharek

July 30, 2014

James Brown Killed Dumb Biopics: Why the Messy Get On Up Gets It Right

by Alan Scherstuhl

July 30, 2014

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

by Winston Groman

February 5, 2014

Charles Bradley

by Caitlin White

January 8, 2014

Charles Bradley

May 8, 2013