The Rise of Funk
By Sarah GrunauMusic Journalist The rise of funk music is rooted in the heart of the Civil Rights movement during the late '60s. However, the development of funk dates back to the late 1940s, when polyrhythm was introduced to the New Orleans jazz scene. Funk was created as a sub-genre, taking heavy influence from styles like blues and jazz. When Afro-Cuban impact was introduced, stylistic techniques like clave were starting […]
