Funk is a music genre that originated in African-American communities in the mid-1960s when musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of various music genres that were popular among African-Americans in the mid-20th century.

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2025年1月31日 · funk, rhythm-driven musical genre popular in the 1970s and early 1980s that linked soul to later African-American musical styles. Like many words emanating from the African-American oral tradition, funk defies literal definition, for its usage varies with circumstance.

Funk songs are the heartbeat of rhythm and soul. They’re the heartbeat of the party, the tunes that make you want to dance, and the melodies that can brighten your day. Get ready to get your groove on as we dive into the exciting world of Funk Songs with our list of the Top 100 Funk Songs of All Time! So, let’s put on our dancing shoes and explore.

2023年12月28日 · Funk is a rhythmic and dance-oriented music genre that incorporates elements of popular genres such as jazz, soul, and R&B. This music genre emerged in the late 1950s and early-1960s from African American communities and gained popularity in the ’70s and early ’80s.

Funk is an instrumental and vocal genre of dance music popularized in the 1970s that embraces many styles from the jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, soul jazz, gospel, and rock traditions. Rhythm takes precedence over melody and harmony, and repetitive “grooves” keep the dancers moving.

Soul singer James Brown gave funk its polyrhythmic foundation, while Larry Graham introduced his percussive bass guitar style. As funk evolved, it drew influences from jazz and rhythm and blues. Funk music features syncopated rhythms and strong emphasis on …

“WE WANT THE FUNK!,” a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spans from gospel, soul, highlife, and early jazz roots, to its rise and impact o...

Funk, rhythm-driven musical genre popular in the 1970s and early 1980s that linked soul to later African-American musical styles. Like many words emanating from the African-American oral tradition, funk defies literal definition, for its usage varies with circumstance.