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
Start here
Atavista
Donald Glover · 2024
Best funk Albums to Start With
funk Artists
Narada Michael Walden
psychedelic rock
Afromental
hip-hop, pop music
Vulfpeck
Jazzanova
broken beat, clubjazz
Zapp
electro
SG Lewis
contemporary R&B, electronic dance music
Michael Henderson
jazz, jazz fusion
Diana Karazon
pop music
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
deep funk revival
Mandrill
Neffa
adult contemporary music, blue-eyed soul
Kraan
Krautrock, jazz fusion
Gaitana
folk-pop, jazz
The S.O.S. Band
rhythm and blues
Larry Graham
soul
Ivan Dorn
disco, 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.
