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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Sabor de Gràcia
Afro-Cuban jazz, Catalan rumba
André Cymone
rock music, soul
VST & Co.
Manila sound, disco
Will Holland
clubjazz, cumbia
Ramesh
Persian traditional music, jazz
Josh Nelson
jazz
Cerrone
Eurodisco, contemporary R&B
Kenna
B. T. Express
Tal Wilkenfeld
blues rock, folk rock
D'Sound
acid jazz, neo soul
Ginger Baker
blues rock, hard rock
JoDolo
hip-hop
The Budos Band
Afro-soul, Afrobeat
Matt Johnson
The Fatback Band
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.
