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Funk the Planet
Santa Barbara, CA • Streaming 24/7
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24/7 direct stream URL (MP3 / 192kbps): https://streaming.live365.com/a01484

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Funk the Planet is a global groove station based in Santa Barbara, California, where classic funk, rare groove, soulful jazz-funk, modern R&B, and hip-hop converge into a seamless, era-defying mix. We prioritize basslines, horns, and vocal hooks over eras or popularity, creating a continuous, danceable flow where every track belongs—from timeless classics to cutting-edge grooves. Energetic, soulful, and adventurous, Funk the Planet is for anyone who wants music that moves the body, engages the mind, and keeps the vibe alive all day.

Jammin’ 50+ years of NONSTOP funk and soul Music

🌍 Funk the Planet Radio – Your global groove station based in Santa Barbara, California! From James Brown to today’s masters, we cover funk, classic soul, jazz-funk, neo-soul, new jack swing, Minneapolis sound, and more. If it’s funky, we got it—tune in anytime 24/7 for non-stop vibes.

The ever-changing library of music is curated by Santa Barbara’s own veteran funk/soul radio DJ Vince Leo, with his special mix of the latest funky music with the all-time greatest.

Learn more

In addition to the 24/7 stream, we have specialized shows

Check out the WEEKDAY SHOW SCHEDULE below

  • A promotional poster for "Manic Purple Mondays," a weekly music event. The poster features a man playing guitar with a cosmic background, neon effects, and event details at the bottom.

    Manic Purple Mondays

    Mondays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone

    Manic Purple Mondays is a two-hour show celebrating the musical legacy of Prince and the Minneapolis sound. The program features music from Prince's associates and side projects, including The Time and Sheila E., as well as collaborations with artists like Jesse Johnson and the early productions of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The show also explores songs Prince wrote or produced for others, and highlights artists inspired by his distinctive pop/funk sound, such as Ready for the World and The Jets.

  • A colorful poster advertising a radio show called "New Jack Attack" airing every Tuesday night from 6pm to 8pm Pacific Time. The poster features a vibrant illustration of a boombox with musical notes and geometric shapes. The event, titled "Funk the Planet," is described as a home for 80s and 90s new jack swing music, and the poster is hung on a dark brick wall.

    NEW JACK ATTACK

    Tuesdays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone

    New Jack Attack is a two-hour show celebrating new jack swing, a subgenre that flourished in the late 1980s through the mid-1990s by blending contemporary R&B, funk, and hip-hop. The program features iconic artists who defined the sound, including Keith Sweat, Guy, Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Mary J. Blige, Blackstreet, Heavy D. and the Boyz, Janet Jackson, and early 1990s Michael Jackson. The show explores the distinctive production style popularized by Teddy Riley and celebrates the genre's enduring influence on contemporary music.

  • Poster for 'The B-Boy Hip-Hop Rewind,' a weekly event on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM Pacific Time at Funk the Planet, featuring a DJ on a boombox with palm trees and colorful background.

    The B-Boy Hip-Hop Rewind

    Wednesdays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone

    The B-Boy Hip-Hop Rewind is a two-hour show dedicated to the Golden Era of hip-hop, spanning from its earliest recorded appearances through the 1980s. The program covers the genre's origins from the Sugarhill Records days and the Def Jam era, featuring pioneering artists like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, and Sugarhill Gang, as well as next-generation innovators such as Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and Whodini. The show also highlights the conscious hip-hop movement of the late 1980s, including Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Queen Latifah

  • Colorful poster on a brick wall advertising a weekly funk music event called 'A Brand New Funk' every Thursday night from 6pm to 8pm Pacific Time, featuring a vintage boombox with vibrant, swirling music notes and designs.

    A Brand New Funk

    Thursdays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone

    A Brand New Funk is a two-hour show playing all the latest funky new releases and contemporary artists keeping funk alive globally. The program showcases neo-soul, acid jazz, nu-funk, nu-disco, and related genres, with all music featured coming from the past year.

  • A neon-lit train illustration on a vintage-style poster for 'The Boogie Nights Express,' promoting old-school boogie funk, R&B, 70s and 80s classics. The poster is taped on a brick wall and features the text, 'Funk the Planet,' and a website URL.

    The Boogie Nights Express

    Fridays 6:00-8:00PM Pacific Time Zone

    All aboard the Boogie Nights Express! Hop on for a high-energy ride through 1970s and 1980s funk, R&B, and boogie classics—from chart-topping hits to rare deeper cuts that keep the dancefloor alive. Earth Wind & Fire, The Gap Band, Zapp, One Way, Kool & the Gang, and so much more!

Contact Us

For support questions, interest in collaboration, programming requests, or just to say hello, write to us at requests@funkthepla.net or fill out the form.

For questions on the music and programming, you can write to Vince Leo, the founder of Funk the Planet Radio and sole music programmer, at vince@funkthepla.net