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funk

[fuhngk] / fʌŋk /


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The music wasn’t influenced by soul, funk or even disco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Listening stations and touchscreens allow visitors to navigate the full range of styles and eras, although there are notable omissions such as disco, funk, house and techno.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The funk and sunshine of preserved lemon stirred into a vinaigrette.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

For Elephant Sessions, a four-piece from the Scottish Highlands who blend traditional Celtic music with upbeat funk and electronica, the money will help to cover rising touring costs including van hire, fuel, accommodation and merchandise.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Space funk goggles wrapped around his dignified, long-jawed head, on top of which sat, or sailed really, the Spanish galleon of a velvet maroon hat.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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