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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Alex Han
jazz, jazz fusion
FunkSoulVation
soul
Lou Kass
rock music
Fresh B.
Kenya Hagihara
blues, jazz
Blooms Corda
indie rock, jazz
Skinshape
psychedelic rock, reggae
Cyril Directie
cool jazz, electronic dance music
Soulvibe
contemporary R&B, jazz
La Puta Opepé
hip-hop, ragga
Diabolo Kiwi
pop music
Rodney "Skeet" Curtis
rock music
Jason “JT” Thomas
Stephen Bernhard
alternative rock, blues
JaGoFF
Common Ground
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.