Habibi Funk

Habibi Funk is a unique musical project and record label based in Berlin, Germany, founded by Jannis Stürtz. Renowned for unearthing and reissuing rare and forgotten gems from the heyday of Arab funk, soul, jazz, and disco, Habibi Funk bridges the sonic worlds of North Africa and the Middle East with Western grooves. The label and its curatorial efforts have become synonymous with a respectful, crate-digging approach to music archiving, focusing on artists from the 1960s to the 1980s.

With a background in DJing and a deep passion for cultural preservation, Stürtz uncovers tracks that transcend borders, championing artists who were often overlooked in mainstream Western histories of music. Habibi Funk's releases, characterized by their infectious rhythms and rich instrumentation, are accompanied by thorough research, liner notes, and a dedication to fair licensing and artist compensation. As selectors and storytellers, Habibi Funk has not only introduced German and international audiences to a treasure trove of vibrant sounds but has also fostered dialogues on cultural exchange, memory, and the global resonance of funk-infused grooves.