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 in the catalog.
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Atavista
Donald Glover · 2024
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Ready for the World
new jack swing, rhythm and blues
Bernie Worrell
soul
Tesla Boy
disco, electronic rock
Archie Bell & the Drells
Dimitri from Paris
Shibuya-kei, contemporary R&B
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Aleksandr Revva
Russian pop, electronic dance music
Ana Frango Elétrico
art pop, baroque pop
Nona Hendryx
Gary Wilson
Jean Knight
rhythm and blues, soul
Dalbello
alternative rock, art pop
André 3000
Atlanta hip-hop, Southern hip-hop
DeBarge
Sons of Champlin
psychedelic rock, rhythm and blues
Sandra de Sá
música popular brasileira, rhythm and blues
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.
