Born on this day was legendary funk pioneer James Brown! We gave an orchestral twist to one of his classic songs ✨ Download it: smarturl.it/pmjfloss | Postmodern Jukebox

Remembering James Brown, born on May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina -- he died on December 25, 2006. One of the founding fathers of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as "The Godfather of Soul". In a career that spanned six decades, Brown influenced the development of several music genres. Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. Joining an R&B vocal group called the Avons that later evolved to become The Famo

64K views · 4.5K reactions | James Brown’s catalog of songs is one of the most diverse in all of recorded music. He was able to rework the classic Chuck Berry hit, “In The Wee Wee Hours (Of The Night),” by drawing on his various inspirations and styles! | James Brown | Facebook

15K views · 457 reactions | James Brown honored Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston the night after his assasination. With inspiring speeches and legendary performances James Brown gave the black community a peaceful place to grieve. The concert is said to have helped prevent violence and riots throughout the city that night. Watch James Brown's full inspiring speech on our official youtube channel ❤️ Happy Birthday Dr.King  Rest in Power ✊ | James Brown | Facebook