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
Benny Greb
Benjamin Siksou
alternative rock, jazz
Lamont Dozier
jazz, rhythm and blues
Doctor Prats
electronic music, pop rock
Amp Fiddler
soul
Bar-Kays
Azymuth
jazz, jazz fusion
Melt Yourself Down
jazz, punk rock
ALI
hip-hop, jazz
Rahsaan Patterson
hip-hop, neo soul
Uku Suviste
pop music, soul
Clyde Stubblefield
Arabian Prince
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Pomplamoose
indie pop, jazz
My Baby
blues, country music
Sade Adu
cool jazz, jazz
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.
