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.
Guides for funk artists
Top funk albums
See essentials
All funk artists
Monobloco
samba
Paul Nelson
blues, pop music
Bernard Wright
contemporary R&B, crossover
Antoha MC
hip-hop, jazz
Fuzzy Haskins
rhythm and blues
Vile Imbeciles
alternative rock, experimental rock
DAG
Walter Murphy
art music, big band music
Haruhisa Duran Naito
J-pop, Japanese rock
Pigeonhed
Ruth Copeland
The Brides of Funkenstein
Jessica Wagner-Cowan
rock music, soul
Nick Pride and the Pimptones
jazz, soul
The Motet
Rene Lopez
Latin soul, disco
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.