New Orleans Funk

New Orleans funk, a vibrant and soulful music genre, encapsulates the rich cultural tapestry of its eponymous city, blending elements of jazz, blues, and soul with the infectious rhythms of R&B. This genre is characterized by its groovy basslines, intricate drum patterns, and the prominent use of brass instruments - a nod to the city’s deep-rooted brass band tradition. Artists like The Soul Rebels and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band epitomize the genre's ability to make listeners feel as though they're navigating the spirited streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. The music often carries a jubilant yet gritty undertone, mirroring the resilience and exuberance of the city itself. Lyrics typically celebrate local culture, social commentary, and the universal themes of love and heartache, all while compelling the body to move with a spontaneity that is purely infectious. New Orleans funk is not just a genre; it's an immersive experience in Louisiana's melting pot of sounds.

Latest New Orleans Funk Release
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Wings to Fly
Single - Released September 27, 2024

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Art Neville
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Bonerama
Cyril Neville
Dumpstaphunk
Eddie Bo
Ernie K-Doe
Galactic
Hot 8 Brass Band
Idris Muhammad
Lee Dorsey
Naughty Professor
New Breed Brass Band
Nigel Hall
Papa Grows Funk
Pimps of Joytime
Stanton Moore
Stooges Brass Band
Sugar Daddy and the Gumbo Roux
Tank and The Bangas
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
The Meters
The Neville Brothers
The Radiators
The Soul Rebels
The Wild Magnolias
The Wild Tchoupitoulas
Trombone Shorty
Nigel Hall
The Meters
Trombone Shorty
Tank and The Bangas
Idris Muhammad
Galactic
Lee Dorsey
The Neville Brothers
Hot 8 Brass Band
Stanton Moore
Pimps of Joytime
The Soul Rebels
Dumpstaphunk
Art Neville
The Radiators
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Cyril Neville
Ernie K-Doe
Papa Grows Funk
Naughty Professor
The Wild Magnolias
Eddie Bo
Sugar Daddy and the Gumbo Roux
Bonerama
Big Sam's Funky Nation
The Wild Tchoupitoulas
New Breed Brass Band
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
Stooges Brass Band