Arthur Conley had one of the most beautiful voices of the 1960s American soul scene. Otis Redding and Sam Cooke come together when you hear him sing; listen to the vibrant track Sweet Soul Music from 1967. In it, he honors his heroes, who also welcomed him into the soul community of that time. Otis was his patron, who envisioned a great future for Conley. When Otis died at the age of 27 in a tragic plane crash, it suddenly became difficult for Conley to stay afloat in the cut

Some bands sound rehearsed. Rabbit Ambush sound connected. The NYC-based trio, made up of musicians from Peru, Thailand and Japan, blend deep funk grooves with hypnotic textures, psychedelic moments and flashes of Asian musical traditions into something that feels strangely familiar and completely their own at the same time. What started as three musicians playing together in a church worship band slowly turned into one of the freshest instrumental projects we’ve heard in a w

Our Funky Jazz, Blues & Soul playlist has a brand-new cover, featuring none other than Cory Wong. Few modern guitarists have done more to bring funk to a new generation. With his unmistakably tight rhythm playing, infectious grooves and endless creativity, Wong has become one of the defining voices in contemporary funk. Whether you know him from his solo work, Vulfpeck or one of his many collaborations, one thing is certain: he never misses the pocket. His blend of funk, jazz