Funk largely grew out of 60s rock and RnB, but its influence can be heard in many of the surrounding genres. On today’s show we explore funk-infused records. Here’s our album picks:

Jaco Pastorius – Jaco Pastorius (Andy)

Chic – Risqué (Don)

Living Colour – Vivid (Dude)

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