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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Mo Foster
jazz, jazz fusion
Łąki Łan
Dick Morrissey
jazz
Dante Spinetta
hip-hop, jazz rap
Skull Snaps
Breakwater
Konstrakta
jazz
Starpoint
Dynamic Hepnotics
rhythm and blues, soul
Stargard
Gru
Eurodance, hardcore hip-hop
John Beasley
Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin music
Jesse Johnson
contemporary R&B
Sonny Sharrock
jazz
Alfred Ellis
jazz
Gerson King Combo
soul
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.