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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Inga and Anush Arshakyan
folk music, folk rock
Sly Stone
rock music, soul
Shawn Lee
TCT
hip-hop, pop music
Orelha Negra
electronic music, hip-hop
Kirpichi
alternative hip-hop, comedy rock
Midnight Star
Gerson King Combo
soul
Inaya Day
house music
Puppetmastaz
electronica, hip-hop
Doris
pop music, psychedelic music
Cassiano
soul
Daniel Merriweather
acid jazz, blue-eyed soul
Breakestra
William Onyeabor
Alex Naumik
disco, rock music
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.