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Funk Events in New York City
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 New York City below.
Upcoming Funk Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
Mic Check & Mimosas: The R&B Experience
DJ Baggz, DJ Wally Katt
r&bsoulcontemporary r&b
SuLuna
Xanadu Day Disco (skate)
disconu discodance
Xanadu Roller Arts
Block Party Brunch with Stretch Armstrong
Stretch Armstrong
hip hopfunksoul
Public Records
White & Denim Day Party Leos Edition
r&bhip hopsoul
Comedy In Harlem
Golden Summers: Park Social
Q.Tai, Finals Radio, Solly Sal
housediscodance
John V. Lindsay East River Park
Kat’s FreakNik BBQ
hip hopr&bdance
Baisley Pond Park
Suncat presents: James Park + Miranda + Mariyoh
James Park, Miranda, Mariyoh
housediscojazz
Moondog HiFi
Southside, We Outside Live Music and Night Market
The Soapbox Presents
r&bsoulfunk
Baisley Pond Park
HRYC x HARLEM SHAKE Pavement Party
Ohene
jazzsoulfunk
Harlem Shake
Matinee Disco
discofunkmotown
Joyface
Roller Disco Dance Skate Class with The Liberty Crew (skate workshop)
The Liberty Crew
discofunkdance
Xanadu Roller Arts
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste
americanafunkgospel
Forest Hills Stadium
Yacht Rock Revue - Primetime
Yacht Rock Revue
yacht rocksoft rockrock
Stone Pony Summer Stage
Talia Green and the Band
Talia Green and the Band
funkpopsoul
The Bitter End
DJ Niko RnB Night
DJ Niko
r&bsoulfunk
New York
Trojan Horns
Trojan Horns Brass Band
brass bandfunkjazz
Groove
Saturday Sets w ራሄλ (Rachel)
Rachel
discofunksoul
Damballa
Trey FREAKNIIK
hip hopr&bfunk
MIRACLE EVENT VENUE
Vinyl Nights Summer Roller Jam
Rebecca Lynn, DJ Misbehaviour
discofunksoul
Xanadu Roller Arts
JazzFunk Special Sauce Express
JazzFunk Special Sauce Express, J Stew Groove
jazzfunkr&b
Freddy's Bar
Sole Session
BillyGene
hip hopr&bsoul
BKS ( Best Kept Secret) Cocktail Lounge
The RnB Experience
r&bsoulhip hop
Bliss Terasu
RNB And Me Leo Affair
r&bhip hopsoul
SuLuna
Groove & Whine: Caribbean Soul Train Edition
discodancehallsoca
Brooklyn
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 New York City - 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 New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Funk events in New York City - 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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