Essential avant-funk listening

The albums that define
avant-funk.

Our picks for where to start with avant-funk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top avant-funk artists

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Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

James Chance

Fractured rhythms and abrasive horns collide in a chaotic dance of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation.

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Best funk albums