Welcome to ChosenByTheFunk.com, an arts and culture website based in Minneapolis. It is also the online home of the multi-disciplinary artist Bobby Kahn.  You will find information here on all of my creative pursuits, including original writing for this website (by myself and others) on the blog, events I am putting on under the Chosen By The Funk banner, a cable access show called And Now It's, a radio show called Blame It On The Boogie Radio, past videos and writing I have done, and more! If you like what you see here, please go to the 'Contact' tab and sign up for our e-mail list to stay up to date on all things Chosen By The Funk! 

Thank you for visiting and may the funk be with you, always!

Recent Blog Posts
The Story Of Paul And Rick: An Interview With Rick Kahn On His Friendship With Paul Wellstone
The Story Of Paul And Rick: An Interview With Rick Kahn On His Friendship With Paul Wellstone

An interview with my dad Rick Kahn on his decades-long relationship with US Senator Paul Wellstone.

SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party
SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party

SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party Live On The Internet - Saturday May 16, 2020 - 1 to 3 PM.

Chosen By The Funk Presents: Frankenstein's Funk Machine
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Frankenstein's Funk Machine

Frankenstein’s Funk Machine: A Dance Party For All Ages - Saturday 10/26 at The Hook and Ladder Mission Room

Midwest Funk Association With Carl Craig, Waajeed, and More Recap Video
Midwest Funk Association With Carl Craig, Waajeed, and More Recap Video
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association with Ron Trent & More!
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association with Ron Trent & More!

The annual party in honor of Prince returns for its third installment.

For Edwin
For Edwin

A Love Letter For Edwin Paul Kahn - Born January 1, 2019.

Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon's Holiday Jamboree
Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon's Holiday Jamboree

Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon’s Holiday Jamboree - An All Ages Variety Show

Midwest Funk Association Shirts For Sale
Midwest Funk Association Shirts For Sale

Midwest Funk Association T-shirts Available For Sale!

Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association featuring Carl Craig and Waajeed
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association featuring Carl Craig and Waajeed

Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association - a Prince tribute featuring DJ sets by Carl Craig, Waajeed, DJ Nola, and Focus. April 21, 2018 at the 7th St Entry at First Avenue.

Bobby Went-A Advocatin'
Bobby Went-A Advocatin'

Links to Letters/Editorials written by Bobby that were published in some local news publications following the Super Bowl festivities in Minneapolis.

Even Furthur 2017: Thus Spake Anklepants
Even Furthur 2017: Thus Spake Anklepants

About 18 hours after his performance at Even Furthur 17, Anklepants sat down for an interview with Bobby to talk about the show and topics such as his equipment/instruments and influences.

An Interview With Minneapolis Sound Scribe Andrea Swensson
An Interview With Minneapolis Sound Scribe Andrea Swensson

A discussion with the author of Got To Be Something Here: The Rise Of The Minneapolis Sound Andrea Swensson about her book and the book release event she put together in late October.

The Chosen By The Funk Holiday Extravaganza - A FREE Variety Show at Can Can Wonderland
The Chosen By The Funk Holiday Extravaganza - A FREE Variety Show at Can Can Wonderland

Information on The Chosen By The Funk Holiday Extravaganza - a free variety show taking place at Can Can Wonderland.

A Tale Of Two Cities Or: How I Learned To Love The North Side
A Tale Of Two Cities Or: How I Learned To Love The North Side

Bobby recounts his experience at two Andre Cymone shows this past summer.

Chosen By The Funk Presents: Minneapolis Sound 2.0 - A Fundraiser For Hopewell Music Cooperative North
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Minneapolis Sound 2.0 - A Fundraiser For Hopewell Music Cooperative North

A two-night event in Minneapolis on November 17 and 18. Music workshop, performances, fundraiser, and more! 

Even Furthur 2017: The View From Here
Even Furthur 2017: The View From Here

A recounting of Even Furthur 2017 - a techno campout and family reunion held in Highbridge, Wisconsin.

Chosen By The Funk Presents: Rick Wilhite
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Rick Wilhite

Up next on the CBTF calendar: A dance party featuring a DJ set by Rick Wilhite from Detroit, as well as local support DJ Nola and John Hardy. 

The Headspace Collective and Chosen By The Funk Present: Gratitude 4 The Common Folk - A Funky Family Picnic
The Headspace Collective and Chosen By The Funk Present: Gratitude 4 The Common Folk - A Funky Family Picnic

A free dance party and picnic in Minneapolis' new, beautiful park in the middle of downtown presented by The Headspace Collective and Chosen By The Funk.

A Conversation With Theresa Hill, One Of The Organizers Behind The Charivari Detroit Festival
A Conversation With Theresa Hill, One Of The Organizers Behind The Charivari Detroit Festival

A conversation with Theresa Hill about the upcoming Charivari Detroit festival and her visit to Minneapolis for the Prince weekend as a member of Moodymann's posse.

Eaux Claires Festival - An Uplifting Experience Despite Heavy Hearts, Downpours
Eaux Claires Festival - An Uplifting Experience Despite Heavy Hearts, Downpours

Tales from the scene at the 2017 Eaux Claires Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

KMS Records' Nick Bjelopetrovich On Movement Weekend And Running A Label That's Older Than He Is
KMS Records' Nick Bjelopetrovich On Movement Weekend And Running A Label That's Older Than He Is

A conversation with KMS Label Manager Nick Bjelopetrovich on working for KMS and his big weekend coming up at Movement.

Blame It On The Boogie Radio Episode 3 - Detroit E-Funk
Blame It On The Boogie Radio Episode 3 - Detroit E-Funk

A collection of Detroit electronic funk, featuring Moodymann, Robert Hood, Carl Craig, Delano Smith, X-101, Jeff Mills, and Blake Baxter.

Nicewon Recordings Launches With Debut Release "MPLS Connection EP"
Nicewon Recordings Launches With Debut Release "MPLS Connection EP"

New label Nicewon Recordings has put out their debut release, Mpls Connection EP, featuring tracks by label heads Christian James and Jeff Swiff.

Chosen By The Funk Presents: The Great Equalizer - A Variety Show
Chosen By The Funk Presents: The Great Equalizer - A Variety Show
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Deep Purple - A Tribute For The Heads Featuring Moodymann
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Deep Purple - A Tribute For The Heads Featuring Moodymann
The Klituation Returns To First Avenue's Main Room
The Klituation Returns To First Avenue's Main Room

The Klituation dance party returns to First Avenue's Main Room on Friday, December 30. Read up on the history of the event.

A Conversation With Frankie Bones, American Rave Pioneer
A Conversation With Frankie Bones, American Rave Pioneer

A conversation with Frankie Bones, who plays First Avenue on December 9, 2016.

ZULUZULUU Caps Epic Run With The Cover Up Mixtape
ZULUZULUU Caps Epic Run With The Cover Up Mixtape

Minneapolis funk band ZULUZULUU caps their month-long residency at Icehouse with The Cover Up Mixtape. 

Chosen By The Funk: Commence Phase 2
Chosen By The Funk: Commence Phase 2

Chosen By The Funk's Second Phase Commences

Perc-dendum: Support Squad Member Noel Shortt On Achieving Terminal Velocity. Almost.
Perc-dendum: Support Squad Member Noel Shortt On Achieving Terminal Velocity. Almost.

A word with Support Squad member Noel on Perc's set at Even Furthur 2016.