The Latest and greatest in FUnk and SOul music
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— and the world beyond!
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Jammin’ 50+ years of NONSTOP funk and soul Music
🌍 Funk the Planet Radio – Your global groove station based in Santa Barbara, California! From James Brown to today’s masters, we cover funk, classic soul, jazz-funk, neo-soul, new jack swing, Minneapolis sound, and more. If it’s funky, we got it—tune in anytime 24/7 for non-stop vibes.
The ever-changing library of music is curated by Santa Barbara’s own veteran funk/soul radio DJ Vince Leo, with his special mix of the latest funky music with the all-time greatest.
In addition to the 24/7 stream, we have specialized show
Check out the WEEKDAY SHOW SCHEDULE below
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Manic Purple Mondays
Mondays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone
Manic Purple Mondays is a two-hour show celebrating the musical legacy of Prince and the Minneapolis sound. The program features music from Prince's associates and side projects, including The Time and Sheila E., as well as collaborations with artists like Jesse Johnson and the early productions of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The show also explores songs Prince wrote or produced for others, and highlights artists inspired by his distinctive pop/funk sound, such as Ready for the World and The Jets. -
NEW JACK ATTACK
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone
New Jack Attack is a two-hour show celebrating new jack swing, a subgenre that flourished in the late 1980s through the mid-1990s by blending contemporary R&B, funk, and hip-hop. The program features iconic artists who defined the sound, including Keith Sweat, Guy, Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Mary J. Blige, Blackstreet, Heavy D. and the Boyz, Janet Jackson, and early 1990s Michael Jackson. The show explores the distinctive production style popularized by Teddy Riley and celebrates the genre's enduring influence on contemporary music.
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The B-Boy Hip-Hop Rewind
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone
The B-Boy Hip-Hop Rewind is a two-hour show dedicated to the Golden Era of hip-hop, spanning from its earliest recorded appearances through the 1980s. The program covers the genre's origins from the Sugarhill Records days and the Def Jam era, featuring pioneering artists like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, and Sugarhill Gang, as well as next-generation innovators such as Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and Whodini. The show also highlights the conscious hip-hop movement of the late 1980s, including Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Queen Latifah
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A Brand New Funk
Thursdays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone
A Brand New Funk is a two-hour show playing all the latest funky new releases and contemporary artists keeping funk alive globally. The program showcases neo-soul, acid jazz, nu-funk, nu-disco, and related genres, with all music featured coming from the past year.
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The Boogie Nights Express
Fridays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone
All aboard the Boogie Nights Express! Hop on for a high-energy ride through 1970s and 1980s funk, R&B, and boogie classics—from chart-topping hits to rare deeper cuts that keep the dancefloor alive. Earth Wind & Fire, The Gap Band, Zapp, One Way, Kool & the Gang, and so much more!
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