Where to Start with funk
music genre that emerged in the 1960s, blending soul, jazz, and R&B, known for its syncopated basslines, groovy rhythms, and danceable energy
917 artists
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Atavista
Donald Glover · 2024
Best funk Albums to Start With
funk Artists
Earth, Wind & Fire
rhythm and blues
Prince
Minneapolis sound, contemporary R&B
The Jackson 5
bubblegum music, disco
Stevie Wonder
blues, jazz
James Brown
blues, doo-wop
Herbie Hancock
bebop, classical music
Oscar Peterson
bebop, blues
Aretha Franklin
gospel music, jazz
Hikaru Utada
J-pop, contemporary R&B
George Benson
jazz, pop music
Tina Turner
country music, pop music
Jovanotti
alternative hip-hop, folk-pop
The Temptations
doo-wop, rhythm and blues
Lionel Richie
new wave, pop music
Bruno Mars
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Casiopea
jazz fusion, new wave
About funk
What is funk?
music genre that emerged in the 1960s, blending soul, jazz, and R&B, known for its syncopated basslines, groovy rhythms, and danceable energy
Where should I start with funk?
Start with "Atavista" by Donald Glover. It captures what makes funk worth exploring.
What are the best funk albums?
The funk albums worth hearing first: "Atavista" by Donald Glover, "3.15.20" by Donald Glover, "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "III" by Take That and "The Circus" by Take That.
How many funk artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 917 funk artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
