| Genre | Funk |
| Origin | 1960s • Decentralized network of multimedia artists |
| Variations | Afrobeat • P-Funk • Go-go • G-funk |
| Characteristics | Heavy groove • Complex rhythms • Emphasis on instrumental performance • Elements of jazz, soul, rock, and electronic music |
| Global influence | Major influence on music and culture • Symbol of counterculture and global unity |
| Influential artists | James Brown • George Clinton • Sly Stone • Prince |
