It was a new departure for Hammer, bringing in funky deep soul and mixing it with a more house style.

But no matter what the instrumentation, the style is pure Silver, hard-driving and melodic hard bop with a strong dose of funky soul".

One wants his private stash to yield curious songs, performances that indicated the dimensions of his humanity, his vast, funky, unapologetic soul.

Their tracks contain a mix of thirties jazz, with a touch of funky soul, Balkan beats and Merseyside pop.

People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul (3:43)

Hot Funky Soul, Vol.

Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (1967-1977)

Semisonic, a trio from Minneapolis, stalled its catchy blend of rock and funky soul to play "Closing Time," a bouncy, yearning power ballad.

Fifties rocker Larry Williams found a musical home for a period of time in the 60s, recording and producing funky soul with band that included Johnny "Guitar" Watson.