Video: Zigaboo Modeliste joins Vulfpeck for a few tunes in San Francisco

Vulfpeck have been steadily building a fanbase over the past few years with their technically masterful approach to funk music. Founded by University of Michigan music students in 2011, the […]

The Meters’ Zigaboo Modeliste teams up with Kids on Bridges for new single

Funk and electronic music might seem like genres at odds, but that didn’t stop Zigaboo Modeliste and Kids on Bridges from merging two sounds on their new collaboration. The Meters band […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Close Jazz Fest Set in Epic Fashion with George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste

“We are their students!,” exclaimed Flea, the inimitable bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as his band invited Meters legends George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste to join them […]

George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste’s Foundation of Funk Announces Tour, Jazz Fest Show

Foundation of Funk, a rotating funk supergroup anchored by George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste, has announced a run of Northeast dates, as well as a Jazz Fest after show. […]

Giveaway: A Truly Funky Affair with George Porter Jr, Zigaboo Modeliste, The New Mastersounds

George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste will join forces with The New Mastersounds’ Eddie Roberts and Joe Tatton to ring in the New Year as the “Foundation of Funk” on […]

Cyril Neville to Join George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste for New Year’s Show

Cyril Neville will join his old Meters bandmates George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste when their Foundation of Funk project rings in the New Year with “A Truly Funky Affair” […]

Zigaboo Modeliste and The Meters honored at 2014 BMI Awards

Congratulations to Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste and The Meters on their recent achievement of the 2014 BMI award for Billboard #1 Hot Rap Songs, for the track “Berzerk” in collaboration with […]

International Salutes for Gerald French, Zigaboo Modeliste

Two beloved New Orleans musicians received significant honors over the past week. Drummer Gerald French, the current leader of the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, received the Ascona Jazz Award from […]

YouTube du Jour: Zigaboo Modeliste with Erykah Badu, Mark Ronson Dap-Kings

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKOwzHaPQOg[/youtube] Last night, Meters drummer Zigabooo Modeliste performed on the Late Show with David Letterman with Erykah Badu, Mark Ronson, and members of the Dap-Kings. The group is part of […]

Zigaboo Modeliste, New Life (Independent)

Drummers have the most difficult time going from being sidemen to leaders. Whether you were the propulsive force of your previous band or the featured soloist, the transition to front […]