The word funk initially referred (and still refers) to a strong odor. It is originally derived from Latin "fumigare" (which means "to smoke") via Old French "fungiere" and, in this … See more

From the early 1970s onwards, funk has developed various subgenres. While George Clinton and the Parliament were making a harder variation of funk, bands such as Kool and the Gang, Ohio Players and Earth, Wind and Fire were making disco-influenced … See more

• Danielsen, Anne (2006). Presence and pleasure: The funk grooves of James Brown and Parliament. Wesleyan University Press.
• Vincent, Rickey (1996). Funk: The Music, The People, and The Rhythm of The One See more

Rhythm and tempo
Like soul, funk is based on dance music, so it has a strong "rhythmic role". The sound of funk is as much based on the "spaces between … See more

Funk was formed through a mixture of various music genres that were popular among African Americans in the mid-20th century. Musicologist … See more

Women and funk
Despite funk's popularity in modern music, few people have examined the work of funk women. … See more

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