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Funk Events This Month in London
16 funk events in London this month (30 Sep): David Mrakpor at Ronnie Scott's (Thu 2 Jul) + 15 more dates. Updated daily.
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Funk Events This Month · London
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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 this month - FAQ
What Funk events are in London this month?+
Mood lists 16 funk events in London this month (30 Sep): David Mrakpor at Ronnie Scott's (Thu 2 Jul) + 15 more dates. Each listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Where can I find Funk in London this month?+
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 every Funk venue and event in London this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
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 …
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