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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Michael Hampton
Supermax
disco, reggae
Oz Noy
blues, instrumental rock
Father's Children
Vesta Williams
adult contemporary music, disco
Whities
French pop, electronic music
Clubz
electropop, jazz fusion
Samuel Ljungblahd
gospel music, rhythm and blues
Gasparsoul
contemporary R&B, hip-hop soul
Samuel Thomas Jnr
contemporary R&B, jazz
Paul Turner
Carl Carlton
pop music, rhythm and blues
Tony Tornado
soul
Lakeside
rhythm and blues
Dynamic Rockers
French house, electro house
Zach Deputy
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.