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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Kendrick Lamar
West Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
giorge mijael
adult contemporary music, blue-eyed soul
Jamiroquai
acid jazz, alternative rock
Casiopea
jazz fusion, new wave
Ringo Sheena
alternative rock, bossa nova
Kool & The Gang
jazz, rhythm and blues
Aaliyah
alternative R&B, contemporary R&B
Luther Vandross
soul
Jason Mraz
alternative hip-hop, alternative rock
Quincy Jones
bossa nova, jazz
Natalie Cole
pop music, soul
Tim Maia
música popular brasileira, samba-funk
Dr. John
Dixieland jazz, blues
En Vogue
dance-pop, hip-hop
Alla Pugacheva
Russian pop, blues
Commodores
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.