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Funktronica
Stylistic origins
Typical instruments

Funktronica[1] is a musical genre derived from the fusion of electronica and funk.

Funktronica bands

According to Billboard, Particle is a "funktronica" band lead by artists such as GRiZ, Big Gigantic, and Gramatik.[2]

A popular leader of the Funktronia movement is GRiZ, a electronic saxophone-wielding producer hailing from Detroit Michigan. At 25 years old, he's already hailed as the leader of the genre, combining traditional elements with pop, hip hop, and bass.

See also

References

  1. ^ Seymour, Jane Jansen (Nov 30, 2010). "Funktronica Jams: An Interview with Freekbass of Headtronics". PopMatters. Retrieved 16 May 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Waddell, Ray. "Particle To Fuel 'Beats of Peace' Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 16 May 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)


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