We try to define the difference between "Funk" (a genre) and "Funky" (an attribute of something musical). We'll talk about what makes Funk Funk, and breakdown a short 8-bar groove which contains many of the most common elements of the funk genre. Then we'll run through a list of some good funk tunes to check out for more background. Here's my list of "homework" tunes to check out:
1. "Cold Sweat" - James Brown (1967)
2. "Thank You" - Sly & the Family Stone (1970)
3. "Superstition" - Stevie Wonder (1972)
4. "Funky Stuff" - Kool & the Gang (1973)
5. "What is Hip" - Tower of Power (1973)
6. "Cut the Cake" - Average White Band (1975)
7. "Up for the Down Stroke" - Parliament (1974)
8. "Flashlight" - Parliament (1977)
9. "Serpentine Fire" - Earth, Wind & Fire (1977)
10. "More Bounce to the Ounce" - Zapp (1980)
11. "D.M.S.R." - Prince (1982)
12. "Shake Everything You Got" - Maceo Parker (1992)
What are some of your favorites? Drop a tune in the comments - along with WHY you think it's a great funk tune!
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