Adult Education Series: Bring in Da Funk, Part II

This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole explores the peak, decline, and lasting influence of funk.
About this Event

Class Schedule: Thursdays - December 5 & 12 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Parliament/Funkadelic’s George Clinton declared “we want the funk,” and by the mid-70s the genre was in full swing. On the R&B and pop charts as well as on the dance floor, funk had officially taken over. This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole covers the peak of the genre, its eventual decline in popularity, and its continuing influence. Artists examined include the Ohio Players, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band, Kool and the Gang, Earth, Wind, and Fire, the Commodores, Cameo, Slave, Zapp and Roger, and many more. In addition, subgenres including go go, punk funk (coined by Rick James), funk rock, and Bay Area funk will be covered. The course includes multimedia presentations and class discussions.

Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

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