[For Beginners] A Roundup of Classic Popular Soul/Funk Bands

Even if you’ve never thought of them as musical genres, many people have probably used words like “soulful” or “funky” in everyday life.

Soul music, which developed from genres such as gospel and blues created by African Americans, and its offshoot funk have continued to exert a huge influence on contemporary 2020s pop, popular music, and other genres.

This article introduces groups that perform in a “band” format within soul and funk music.

Many of these bands have songs you’ve likely heard somewhere before, so if you’re new to soul music, be sure to check them out!