deep funk
what it is
Deep Funk is a genre of funk music which, unlike traditional mainstream funk, has a more soulful, rawer, grittier, and "heavier" sound. The term "deep funk" is also the name of the scene of collectors, DJ's, and musicians who are into deep funk as a genre. It got its name after Keb Darge's "Legendary Deep Funk" DJ night, held at Madame Jojo's nightclub in London's Soho district.
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What is deep funk?
Deep Funk is a genre of funk music which, unlike traditional mainstream funk, has a more soulful, rawer, grittier, and "heavier" sound. The term "deep funk" is also the name of the scene of collectors, DJ's, and musicians who are into deep funk as a genre. It got its name after Keb Darge's "Legendary Deep Funk" DJ night, held at Madame Jojo's nightclub in London's Soho district.
What are good deep funk albums to start with?
Try Free Your Mind by Amnesty, This Is Marijata by Marijata, Thunder Chicken by The Mighty Imperials, and Hot Pants by James Brown.
Who are some women making deep funk?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/deep-funk/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making deep funk, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21