Funk Anthology May 2026

: Use ghost notes and multiple layers of dynamics to keep the track feeling alive and danceable [4].

: Use a bold, "funktafied" aesthetic similar to the John Jennings-inspired covers seen in related Afrofuturist anthologies [27]. For a Musical Compilation Funk Anthology

: Create a story centered around legendary figures like Prince, James Brown, or George Clinton [17]. : Use ghost notes and multiple layers of

If you are aiming for the We Can Funk project, which blends funk music history with comic book storytelling, your piece should focus on a "funky journey." If you are aiming for the We Can

: Keep parts "bite-sized"—think short rhythm guitar chops, percussive keys, and simple horn hits [2].

Since "Funk Anthology" can refer to several different creative projects, here are two ways to contribute depending on which anthology you are targeting: For the "We Can Funk" Graphic Novel Anthology

Which of these directions— or music production —were you thinking of for your piece?