From The Vault: A Lifetime of Funk

Ahead of NOLA's Jazz Fest: Legendary stories from funk and soul trailblazers

April 20, 2025

With the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival set to kick off this week, we look back at some of our favorite conversations with members of The Meters, The Neville Brothers, and Vida Blue from Relix’s archives. 

REWIND

The funky Meters drummer discusses his beloved project with Phish's keyboardist and the Allman Brothers Band's bassist. Read More…

REVISIT

The four founding members of The Meters look back on their storied career. 

WATCH

Tune in live for FREE LIVESTREAMS of Billy Strings in North Carolina, plus today’s stacked Sweetwater 420 Fest lineup.

INTERVIEW

The guitarist opens up on The Meters, McCartney and 50 Years of Funk. Read More…

REFLECT

The youngest Neville Brother looks back on a lifetime of New Orleans funk.

RELIVE

The Meters’ bassist looks back on his storied career and the foundations of funk. Read More…

INTERVIEW

The veteran singer digs into the backstory of his revealing memoir. Read More…

ENCORE

The keyboardist looks back on his family's enduring legacy. Read More…