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
Ed Motta
jazz, pop music
Nikka Costa
blue-eyed soul, electropop
Dazz Band
Michael Franti
hip-hop
Digital Underground
West Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
Khalil Fong
blues, hip-hop
Imagination
post-disco
Kaytranada
contemporary R&B, dance music
Billy Cobham
jazz, jazz rock
Black Pumas
contemporary R&B, psychedelic soul
Charles Bradley
blues, soul
Hadag Nahash
hip-hop
Billy Preston
blues, gospel music
King Gordy
Detroit blues, Midwest hip-hop
Sylvester
Hi-NRG, disco
Kris Kross Amsterdam
contemporary R&B, electropop
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.
