The groove never stops at The New Funky, and our New Funky Releases playlist has just received a fresh new look. Taking center stage on the cover is Swiss groove powerhouse The Next Movement, a band that has been blending deep funk, soul, and hip-hop swagger into an unmistakable sound for years. Their latest releases prove once again why they remain one of the most exciting acts on the contemporary funk scene. If you're always searching for fresh sounds that move both body an

The Rio Das Ostras Festival is the largest Jazz & Blues event in Latin America. Every year in June, renowned international jazz & blues artists play alongside local and up-and-coming acts for three days on exotic stages in the town of Rio Das Ostras, an hour's drive from the metropolis of Rio de Janeiro. Many legendary artists have performed here over the years including Al Jarreau, Marcus Miller, saxophonist Bill Evans, Mike Stern, David Sanborn, Eric Gales, Lucky Peterson,

UK soul outfit Mamas Gun has dropped their sixth studio album: Dig! The sound of the album is truly authentic, organic, and deeply soulful. Recording took place by engineer/studio owner Neil Innes directly onto 16-track analog tape at All Things Analogue Studios in Leeds, UK. Singer, composer Andy Platts (also known for his project Young Gun Silver Fox), keyboardist Dave Oliver, guitarist Terry Lewis, bassist Cameron Dawson and drummer Chris Boot: five musicians in one room r