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Funk Events in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Funk Events · Los Angeles
FRI 14 AUG
SAT 15 AUG
Trap Drum Workshop
jazzsoulblues
World Stage Performance Gallery
Super Nova R&B Brunch and Day Party
DJ Madd Scientist
r&bhip hopsoul
Los Angeles
SOULDIES FROM OLDIES
soulr&bclassic soul
The Greek Theatre
East LA Sabor Factory 'Reunion Show'
East LA Sabor Factory
salsalatinsoul
The Paramount
THE CLIQUE: An All New Social Club Experience
r&bhip hopsoul
The Well
Higher Groove
housediscofunk
High Tide
CNG x DIAMOND ORTIZ x HALO LEEK x DROOPS BDAY
CNG, Diamond Ortiz, Halo Leek, DJ C.Roc
g-funkfunkmexican hip hop
Yost Theater • Nightlife & Special Events
The Alaska Lynch Variety Show
Dylan Meek, Jordan Rountree, Dame, Arum Natzorkhang
indie soulretro souljazz
Petit Ermitage
Smokestack Lightning
Smokestack Lightning
r&bfunksoul
Harvelle's
Beats & Treats w/ Lean Rock
DJ Lean Rock
hip hopbreakbeatfunk
Townhouse Venice
Reverberation Radio DJ Night
Reverberation Radio
discoboogietropical
Zebulon
The Hustle
discohousefunk
Gold Diggers Bar
SUN 16 AUG
Orange & White R&B Brunch
r&bhip hopsoul
Ixtapa Cantina & Lounge
Saturday Love
Jayson Aaron, DJ Looney, Chaz Maull
hip hopr&bfunk
LOST - DTLA
Brunch and Karaoke on Sunday
DJ Pony Boy
karaokepopdance
Sunset Rooftop
Classic RnB and Latin Brunch
DJ 6ix5ive, DJ Laggz
r&blatindance
N17 The Lane
Rhythm & Brewed - R&B Cafe Experience
Jayellz, Vestia, DJ Pia B, Thurston
r&bsoulhip hop
ORA
Sunday Sessions: End of Summer Pool Party
Keenon Rush, Jroach & The Gang, Ziiick
hip hopr&bpop
East Hollywood
Gloria Molina Grand Park's Sunday Sessions
The Illustrious Blacks, BLKshine, Packrat, NRS LNDSY, Terrell Brooke
funksynthpopacid house
Gloria Molina Grand Park
Golden Hour LBC | R&B • Hip-Hop | Day Party
DJ Looney, Jahad, Kii, Steve Dub
r&bhip hopfunk
Gaslamp Music + Bar + Kitchen
The Soul Space: Tamara Jade & Orlando Dixon, Mark Evich, Rosegawd
Tamara Jade, Orlando Dixon, Mark Evich, Rosegawd
soulr&bcontemporary r&b
Plummer Park
Rhythm & Love: R&B Game Night
DJ Destiny, DJ Tru Blu
r&bsoulfunk
Rhythm Room L.A.
Ques In The City: A Summertime Musical Extravaganza!
The Blue Breeze Band, Jenny and the Jazz Birds, The John Tirabaso Youth Jazz Ensemble
jazzr&bmotown
Pasadena City Hall
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 Los Angeles - 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 Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Funk events in Los Angeles - 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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