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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Kelvyn Bell
jazz, jazz fusion
Cordell Mosson
rhythm and blues, rock music
Glenn Goins
The Soultronics
Toby Smith
acid jazz, pop music
Captain Sky
Cat Glover
Charles Miller
Chocolate Milk
Rocket Juice & the Moon
Dat'r
Dur-Dur
disco
Kiki Djan
General Caine
Ghetto Brothers
Gonzalez
rhythm and blues
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.