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Funk Events in London
Emerging from African American communities in the mid-1960s, funk de-emphasized melody and chord progressions in favor of a strong, syncopated rhythmic groove centered on the electric bass and drums. Find upcoming Funk events in London below.
Upcoming Funk Events · London
WED 12 AUG
Late Late Show Upstairs with Cosmic Fusion
Until 17 Dec
David Mrakpor, Jon Onabowu, INSXGHT, Francois Fasano, Leslie Essel
nu jazzuk r&bjazz fusion
Ronnie Scott's
Luke Smith - Up Close and Personal
Until 6 Nov
David Mrakpor, Luke Smith, Gabriele Pribetti, Ed Hogben, Josh McKenzie
funkjazzsoul
Ronnie Scott's
Back II Life Cafe - Camden
Until 29 Aug
Soul II Soul
new jack swingfunksoul
Camden Market
Arcade Nights
electronicpopdisco
NQ64 Arcade Bar - Shoreditch
house party
funkelectronicindie
Bread and Butter Collection
Philip Lassiter
Philip Lassiter
jazz funkfunkcontemporary jazz
Ronnie Scott's
Live Ones Open Mic
hip hoprapr&b
Chip Shop
Ollie Rolfe presents OPERATING ROOM
Willy Delphia, Ollie Rolfe, OPERATING ROOM
rally housejazz housejazz
Next Door Records Two (record shop)
Impossible Conversations
Impossible Conversations
jazz fusioncontemporary jazzjazz
Next Door Records (record shop)
Craterspace: London’s Alternative Open Jam
The Jupitarians
rockpunkdisco
Up the Creek
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples
soulgospelrhythm and blues
Union Chapel
The Battle Jam | WIN £300!
jam bandhip hoppop
The Roxy
Live Neo-Soul & £6 Cocktails
neo soulsoulr&b
The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch
Live Neo-Soul & £6 Cocktails
neo soulsoulr&b
The Blues Kitchen Brixton
Jungle
Jungle
indie souluk contemporary r&br&b
The Cause
Live Soul + £6 Cocktails
soulr&bfunk
The Blues Kitchen Camden
THU 13 AUG
Arcade Nights
electronicpophip hop
NQ64 Arcade Bar - Shoreditch
Arcade Nights @ NQ64 Soho
electronicdiscofunk
NQ64 Arcade Bar - Soho
Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Craig Charles, The Brand New Heavies
CHIC, The Brand New Heavies, Craig Charles
discofunkacid jazz
Borde Hill
THROWBACK THURSDAY
hip hopr&brap
STEREO Covent Garden
Mike D - Thank You - Advanced Album Listening
Mike D
hip hoprap rockalternative hip hop
Cafe 1001
Disco F**cks
Gabriel Hynes
discofunksoul
Ridley Road Market Bar
Fall From Grace
discohip hopgospel
Amazing Grace London Bridge
Wax Only
souljazzfunk
The Dalston Lounge
Sound profile
A danceable, high-energy sound.
energy
80
danceability
95
valence
80
grit
50
organicness
85
commerciality
60
tempo
52
vocality
60
About Funk
Emerging from African American communities in the mid-1960s, funk de-emphasized melody and chord progressions in favor of a strong, syncopated rhythmic groove centered on the electric bass and drums. The genre is characterized by the "on the one" rhythmic emphasis, featuring interlocking patterns of scratchy electric guitars, punchy horn sections, and percussive keyboards like the Clavinet or Hammond organ. Funk’s earthy and celebratory mood bridges the gap between the emotive soul of the early sixties and the dance-centric evolution of disco, while its heavy use of syncopation provided the foundational breakbeats for hip-hop culture.
Also known as: Funk music
Parent genre:R&B
Funk events in London - FAQ
- What is Funk music?
- Emerging from African American communities in the mid-1960s, funk de-emphasized melody and chord progressions in favor of a strong, syncopated rhythmic groove centered on the electric bass and drums. The genre is characterized by the "on the one" rhythmic emphasis, featuring interlocking patterns of scratchy electric guitars, punchy horn sections, and percussive keyboards like the Clavinet or Hammond organ. Funk’s earthy and celebratory mood bridges the gap between the emotive soul of the early …
- What Funk events are in London?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Funk events in London - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Funk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Funk music?
- Funk music scores high on danceability (95%), organicness (85%), energy (80%), and lower on tempo (52%), grit (50%). These qualities shape the typical Funk sound at live events and club nights.
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