funk
music genre that emerged in the 1960s, blending soul, jazz, and R&B, known for its syncopated basslines, groovy rhythms, and danceable energy
918 artists in the catalog.
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Big Pig
Muchachito Bombo Infierno
rock and roll, rock music
Adam Rafferty
blues, jazz
Parliament-Funkadelic
Andy Bey
jazz
Candie Payne
alternative rock
Connie Price and the Keystones
Gene Harris
blues, jazz
Brass Construction
Molly Grace
disco, pop music
Morris Day
funk rock, new wave
Willy Crook
rock music, soul
The Black Mamba
blues, soul
Mo B. Dick
G-funk, Southern hip-hop
Nicole Richie
pop music, rhythm and blues
The Brothers Johnson
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 918 funk artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.