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Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Formed in New York in 1993 by producer Arthur Baker and bassist Lati Kronlund, Brooklyn Funk Essentials is a multinational collective that blends funk, hip-hop, jazz, soul, reggae and dub. Born out of studio jam sessions, the group broke through with Cool and Steady and Easy in 1994. Their 1998 collaboration with Turkish outfit Laço Tayfa, In the BuzzBag, earned a Grammy nomination. The band has toured with James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, Erykah Badu and Jamiroquai, broke up in the early 2000s and reunited in 2006. With an ever-changing lineup, they continue to tour international festivals and release albums.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Brooklyn Funk Essentials? ▾
Formed in New York in 1993 by producer Arthur Baker and bassist Lati Kronlund, Brooklyn Funk Essentials is a multinational collective that blends funk, hip-hop, jazz, soul, reggae and dub. Born out of studio jam sessions, the group broke through with Cool and Steady and Easy in 1994. Their 1998 collaboration with Turkish outfit Laço Tayfa, In the BuzzBag, earned a Grammy nomination. The band has toured with James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, Erykah Badu and Jamiroquai, broke up in the early 2000s and reunited in 2006. With an ever-changing lineup, they continue to tour international festivals and release albums.
Where does Brooklyn Funk Essentials perform / which events are they playing? ▾
Brooklyn Funk Essentials will perform at the following upcoming events: Babylon (Istanbul), Brooklyn Funk Essentials — 12 Dec 2026