Roots accessibility, stoner-funk arrangements and occasionally some very weird lyrics. Sort of the Allman Brothers meet Zappa (for whom George sang back-up and with whom he collaborated), with the odd Dixieland overlay. Good for making your Deadhead friends feel a bit parochial.

Gritty, Joyful, Playful, Whimsical

Erykah Badu, is a multiple Grammy-winner American soul singer and songwriter, whose work encompasses elements of R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "Fir

Dreamy, Lyrical, Perceptual, Spiritual, Visceral, Voluminous

10 for 2010, Agitated, In-your-face, Lyrical, Melancholy, Pioneering, Rhythmic, Urban

James Brown was one of the most important figures in 20th century popular music and was one of the early creators of R&B,Soul, and Funk music. His musical innovations were also crucial to the creation of Hip Hop, Disco, A wide variety of Electriconic music styles, and a variety of international popul

Ecstatic, Euphoric, Improvised, Pioneering, Political, Pop, Primal, Rhythmic