Funk the Planet

Funk the Planet is an internet radio station based in Santa Barbara, California, dedicated to a continuous mix of funk, soul, and related grooves. The station's 24/7 programming blends classic funk, rare groove, soulful jazz-funk, modern R&B, and hip-hop into a seamless, danceable flow. Listeners can easily listen live to this curated selection, which prioritizes strong basslines, horns, and vocal hooks from timeless classics to contemporary cuts.

The station's music library is curated by veteran funk and soul DJ Vince Leo, who founded the station. In addition to the main stream, Funk the Planet features a schedule of specialized weekday shows, including Manic Purple Mondays focusing on Prince and the Minneapolis sound, New Jack Attack celebrating the new jack swing era, and The Boogie Nights Express playing 1970s and 1980s funk and boogie classics. You can stream online to hear these programs and the station's non-stop music.

As an online broadcaster, Funk the Planet offers global access through its live streaming service. The station provides a direct, high-quality audio stream, allowing fans from Southern California to anywhere in the world to enjoy its funky vibe. Whether at home or on the go, audiences can listen radio online to this station that connects decades of music under one funky umbrella.