Let's get FUNKy!
Origins
Funk music originated in the late 1960s as outgrowth of R&B music. Funk music was made by African Americans by combining different elements of different genres such as jazz, soul, and of course, R&B.
Characteristics
Funk music used instruments like the bass and electric guitar, and keyboards. Funk music is another great genre created by African Americans that make you want to move and get up and dance.
Funky Artist
Some key artist to acknowledge:
- Rick James
- James Brown
- Parliament Funkadelic
- CHIC
Influences
Musicians used funk music as a way to express themselves during a time where blacks were greatly discriminated against, here in the U.S. This was a time where songs like , “Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud” where made to fight and give black hope during these tough times.
Conclusion
Funk music was genre that emerged in the late 1960s in black communities. Funk music is dance music that used instruments like bass and electronic guitars and keyboards.
