In the funk tradition, bass players play an extremely vital role to the music. Adeline, a French-Caribbean bassist and singer-songwriter, is continuing a long tradition of bassists through her music. This article explores her new EP, Intérimes, as well as the history of the bass guitar in funk!

Funk emerged as a form of artistic expression in the late 60s and early 70s, carrying messages of liberation, revolution, and love. But what does the genre have to say today? This article explores the artists engaging in the tradition today, in the first of a 3-part series.