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funk

[fuhngk] / fʌŋk /


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But this one, her sixth, dances us through her evolution and many revolutions, serving up everything from jazz to funk to Chicago house on the dance track “Right Here Right Now.”

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Festivalgoers were spilling out of the tent to catch a glimpse of their percussive, high energy performance that straddles the line between jazz, funk, reggae and carnival.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

He had a strong hand in the distinctive blend of funk, punk rock and jazz created by Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt, a mainstay of the downtown scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Given those numbers, it’s hard to see how Procter & Gamble’s share price will break out of its funk any time soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

His band plays some old funk song, and the adults get totally into it.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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