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Funk
- Subgenres
- 6
- 1980s recordings
- 15
ORIGIN · SOUND · PEOPLE
Meet Funk
Funk is a genre connected to a wider network of artists, recordings and musical traditions.
The clearest way to understand Funk is to hear how its rhythm, timbre and performance language change across artists and recordings.
Begin with Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, Aurra and André Cymone.
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ESSENTIAL LISTENING
10 recordings1980s starting recordings
01So Fine1982 · Minneapolis Sound · minneapolis soundOpen in new tab 02Kelly’s Eyes1982 · Minneapolis Sound · minneapolis soundOpen in new tab 03Still Smokin' (instrumental)1985 · Go-go · funkOpen in new tab 04I'm a Business Man1981 · Boogie · boogie woogieOpen in new tab 05Make Up Your Mind (instrumental)1981 · FunkOpen in new tab 06Livin’ in the New Wave1982 · Minneapolis Sound · new waveOpen in new tab 07Baby Don’t Go1982 · Minneapolis Sound · pop soulOpen in new tab 08Got to Dance1983 · Go-go · hip hopOpen in new tab 09Live & Let Live1983 · FunkOpen in new tab 10Ashiko1984 · Afro-FunkOpen in new tab
KEY ARTISTS
1980s artists
ESSENTIAL ALBUMS
1980s albums
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