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| :"Funk gradually became smoother as disco came to prominence in the mid- to late '70s, and lost much of its distinguishing earthiness. However, it had a major impact on jazz (both fusion and soul-jazz), and became the musical foundation of hip-hop. Thanks to the latter, funk enjoyed a renaissance during the '90s, especially among white audiences who rushed to explore its original classics." --allmusic.com, 2003 | :"Funk gradually became smoother as disco came to prominence in the mid- to late '70s, and lost much of its distinguishing earthiness. However, it had a major impact on jazz (both fusion and soul-jazz), and became the musical foundation of hip-hop. Thanks to the latter, funk enjoyed a renaissance during the '90s, especially among white audiences who rushed to explore its original classics." --allmusic.com, 2003 | ||
| - | '''Funk''' is an [[United States|American]] [[Music genre|musical style]] that originated in the mid- to late-[[1960s]] when [[African American]] performers blended [[soul music]], [[soul jazz]] and [[R&B]] into a [[rhythmic]], [[dance]]able new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes [[melody]] and [[harmony]], and brings a strong [[rhythm]]ic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Unlike [[R&B]] and soul songs, which had many chord changes, funk songs are often based on an extended [[vamp (music)|vamp]] on a single [[chord changes|chord]]. | + | '''Funk''' is an [[United States|American]] [[Music genre|musical style]] that originated in the mid- to late-[[1960s]] when [[African American]] performers blended [[soul music]], [[soul jazz]] and [[R&B]] into a [[rhythmic]], [[dance]]able new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes [[melody]] and [[harmony]], and brings a strong [[rhythm]]ic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Unlike [[R&B]] and soul songs, which had many chord changes, funk songs are often based on a single [[chord changes|chord]]. |
| Like much of African music, funk typically consists of a complex [[Groove (music)|groove]] with rhythm instruments such as [[electric guitar]], [[electric bass]], [[Hammond organ]], and [[drums]] playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands also usually have a [[horn section]] of several [[saxophone]]s, [[trumpet]]s, and in some cases, a [[trombone]], which plays rhythmic "shots". | Like much of African music, funk typically consists of a complex [[Groove (music)|groove]] with rhythm instruments such as [[electric guitar]], [[electric bass]], [[Hammond organ]], and [[drums]] playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands also usually have a [[horn section]] of several [[saxophone]]s, [[trumpet]]s, and in some cases, a [[trombone]], which plays rhythmic "shots". | ||
| Influential [[African American]] funk performers include [[James Brown (musician)|James Brown]], [[Sly and the Family Stone]], [[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]], and [[The Meters]]. Notable 1970s funk bands included [[Earth, Wind & Fire]], [[Tower of Power]], [[The Commodores]], and [[Kool & the Gang]]. Funk music was a major influence on the development of 1970s [[disco]] music and funk [[sampling|samples]] are used in most styles of [[hip hop music]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | Influential [[African American]] funk performers include [[James Brown (musician)|James Brown]], [[Sly and the Family Stone]], [[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]], and [[The Meters]]. Notable 1970s funk bands included [[Earth, Wind & Fire]], [[Tower of Power]], [[The Commodores]], and [[Kool & the Gang]]. Funk music was a major influence on the development of 1970s [[disco]] music and funk [[sampling|samples]] are used in most styles of [[hip hop music]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | ||
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- "Funk gradually became smoother as disco came to prominence in the mid- to late '70s, and lost much of its distinguishing earthiness. However, it had a major impact on jazz (both fusion and soul-jazz), and became the musical foundation of hip-hop. Thanks to the latter, funk enjoyed a renaissance during the '90s, especially among white audiences who rushed to explore its original classics." --allmusic.com, 2003
Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American performers blended soul music, soul jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony, and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Unlike R&B and soul songs, which had many chord changes, funk songs are often based on a single chord.
Like much of African music, funk typically consists of a complex groove with rhythm instruments such as electric guitar, electric bass, Hammond organ, and drums playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands also usually have a horn section of several saxophones, trumpets, and in some cases, a trombone, which plays rhythmic "shots".
Influential African American funk performers include James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Meters. Notable 1970s funk bands included Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, The Commodores, and Kool & the Gang. Funk music was a major influence on the development of 1970s disco music and funk samples are used in most styles of hip hop music.[1] [Apr 2007]
