Funk Music
Everything published on Viyolens under Funk Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Essential Funk Music Albums Explained
Funk was built as an album genre. Here are the essential funk albums and recordings, and what to listen for on each.
The History of R&b Music
R&B began as an industry marketing term in 1949 and grew into one of the twentieth century's most influential musical traditions. Here's how it happened, decade by decade.
Funk Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need theory or a huge back catalogue to enjoy funk. Here's a practical, patient way in.
The Best Funk Music Artists to Know
The funk artists who actually matter, from the architects of the groove to the players behind them.
A Beginner's Guide to Funk Music
Funk music is dance music built on rhythm, not melody. Here's what makes the groove work, and where to start listening.
Funk Music Subgenres, Explained
A no-nonsense breakdown of P-Funk, funk-rock, jazz-funk, boogie and more, and what genuinely separates one from another.
R&b Music Subgenres, Explained
R&B covers seven decades of subgenres, each built by a different generation with different tools. Here's what genuinely separates doo-wop from neo-soul from everything in between.
Soul Music Subgenres, Explained
One genre, six genuinely distinct strands — here's a clear map of soul music's regional and stylistic branches.
The History of Funk Music
How rhythm took over from melody: the history of funk music, from its 1960s roots to its legacy in disco and hip-hop.
The Best Funk Music Songs Right Now
These funk songs don't need a trending moment. Here are the tracks that have earned permanent rotation, and what makes each one work.
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Funk Music
Choose funk music gear for tight grooves, sharp rhythm and clean, punchy live performance.
R&b Music
R&B music blends groove, strong vocals and polished production. Explore equipment for smooth, expressive recording a...
Soul Music
Soul music combines expressive vocals, rich harmony and warm grooves. Explore gear that captures emotion, clarity and cl...
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