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History of Manuella - Santa Catarina, Brasil
While funk faced challenges on radio due to the popularity of hip-hop, contemporary R&B, and new jack swing, its influence persisted globally. In the 1990s, acid jazz artists emerged, such as Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai, who incorporated elements of funk. Jamiroquai has had notable commercial success. The nu-funk scene, since the mid-1990s, has focused on "deep funk" collectors, producing material inspired by funk rarities. Labels such as Desco and Daptone lead this scene, which has had some transition into the mainstream music industry, exemplified by Sharon Jones' appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 2005.
