Funky Friday Episode 81: This Day in Funk turns the calendar back to August 21 for a journey through funk history featuring Wild Cherry, Ohio Players, James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Parliament, Sister Sledge, Santana, and more.

Funk De Fuego II will honor Willie Colón through brass, rhythm, and lineage, tracing the connection between Afro-Caribbean salsa, boogaloo, and horn-driven funk before closing with warmth and range.