Funk the Planet is an independent online radio station dedicated to celebrating the evolution of funk and its many stylistic offshoots. Streaming from Santa Barbara, California, it has become known among music enthusiasts for its deep, eclectic playlists spanning five decades of funk heritage. The station is curated by veteran funk and soul DJ Vince Leo, whose programming aims to connect listeners with both foundational artists and contemporary innovators in the genre.

Its music format covers an expansive range of subgenres, including classic funk, boogie, jazz-funk, neo-soul, the Minneapolis Sound, new jack swing, and nu-funk. This broad spectrum ensures that listeners experience the roots of 1970s groove as well as the more electronic, forward-looking sounds of modern funk production. Funk the Planet’s playlists often transition seamlessly between eras, placing legends such as James Brown or Parliament alongside artists who shaped later decades of R&B and neo-soul, blending electric basslines, brass arrangements, and vibrant rhythms that embody funk’s evolution.

The station operates primarily as an internet radio stream accessible through several platforms, such as Radio.net, Live365, and OnlineRadioBox, in addition to its official website. Through these services, Funk the Planet maintains a steady presence for international listeners who appreciate funk’s distinctive rhythm-driven spirit.

Funk the Planet positions itself not only as an entertainment channel but also as a cultural curator of groove-based music. Its carefully selected tracks appeal to both long-time funk devotees and younger audiences discovering the genre’s influence on today’s R&B, funk, and modern soul scenes. By bridging classic and contemporary sounds, the station demonstrates how funk continues to shape global music culture — keeping its message of rhythm, movement, and creative connection alive for a worldwide audience..