Essential funk soul listening

The albums that define
funk soul.

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

Top funk soul artists

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

Masayoshi Takanaka

A vibrant blend of jazz-funk and city pop, infused with Brazilian rhythms and lush instrumental textures.

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Masayoshi Takanaka

A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk and city pop, enveloped in tropical rhythms and sun-soaked melodies.

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Best funk albums