Celebrate the July 17 anniversary of James Brown's Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, the landmark 1965 song that helped launch the funk movement. Episode 76 of Funky Friday traces its influence through soul, jazz, and fusion with artist insights, Renegade Notes, and Funk Facts.

Episode 48 marks a quiet transition into 2026 — no countdown, no confetti, just forward motion. This is Funky Friday staying the course: disciplined grooves, steady momentum, and funk that knows when not to flinch.