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 in the catalog.
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The Meters
Nikolai Noskov
alternative rock, art rock
Jacob Collier
jazz
Miki Howard
contemporary R&B
Jimmy Smith
hard bop, indie rock
Grandmaster Flash
breakbeat, electro
Alexander O'Neal
contemporary R&B, new wave
k-os
alternative hip-hop, hip-hop
Fernanda Abreu
electronic music, funk carioca
Eddie Murphy
comedy music, contemporary R&B
Nate Dogg
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Snoop Dogg
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Pharrell Williams
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Nikka Costa
blue-eyed soul, electropop
Ed Motta
jazz, pop music
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
East Coast hip-hop, 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 917 funk artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
