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The Root of It All

James Brown and the Evolution of Groove

How the funk pioneer and his intrepid band changed musical culture.

Cory Wong—The Future of Funk Is Now!
Guitarists

Cory Wong—The Future of Funk Is Now!

Maroon 5’s James Valentine interviews the modern rhythm guitar master and PG podcast host about his creative chase and trademark sound, and how they fuel his inventive new album, The Lucky One.

The Fine Art of John Frusciante
Rock

The Fine Art of John Frusciante

Using just a few notes or a barrage, John Frusciante creates guitar parts which deftly guide listeners through Red Hot Chili Peppers’ songs.

Snarky Puppy’s Three-Headed Guitar Beast
Guitarists

Snarky Puppy’s Three-Headed Guitar Beast

This 6-string Cerberus finds it way home on Empire Central, an album honoring classic Black music and the band’s Dallas roots.

Vernon Reid and Jamaaladeen Tacuma: Dispatches from the Milky Way
Artists

Vernon Reid and Jamaaladeen Tacuma: Dispatches from the Milky Way

Living Colour’s guitarist and the ex-Ornette Coleman bassist let their Free Form Funky Freqs flags fly on the new Hymn of the 3rd Galaxy.