Someone has finally recognised the delights that is the p-funk
You may wanna look into Parliament too, tis the other name the George Clintons guys went by. I think the main part of the p-funk I appreciate is Bootsy Collins bass playing. Some brilliant musicians involved in all of that.
Also for some excellent recent funky stuff Breakestra are a band you cant go wrong with, I saw them in Camden a year ago and they were amazing.