Where to Start with funk
music genre that emerged in the 1960s, blending soul, jazz, and R&B, known for its syncopated basslines, groovy rhythms, and danceable energy
917 artists
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Atavista
Donald Glover · 2024
Best funk Albums to Start With
funk Artists
Teena Marie
disco, hip-hop
Lonnie Smith
jazz, soul jazz
Masayoshi Takanaka
city pop, funk soul
Fun Lovin' Criminals
alternative hip-hop, alternative rock
Cameo
disco, electro
Aaron Neville
rhythm and blues
Teddy Pendergrass
disco, rhythm and blues
John Michael Montgomery
country music
Masta Ace
East Coast hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop
Esperanza Spalding
jazz, soul
Curtis Mayfield
soul
DJ Quik
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
War
Latin rock, jazz rock
Ruben Studdard
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Clara Luciani
chanson, disco-pop
Anderson .Paak
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
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 917 funk artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
