“Every time I pick up a guitar, it gives me such physical satisfaction. Playing funk is a direct exchange of good vibes”: Giacomo Turra’s energetic guitar skills evolved from his love of dance – and his self-taught style might just be the future of funk

Giacomo Turra pulls a dance move on top of his guitar.

Giacomo Turra is so goddamn funky he should come with a government health warning. Take some gentle stretches before listening. Apply Deep Heat to core muscle groups.

Those insufficiently warmed up are liable to do themselves an injury when pressing play on his cover of Stevie Wonder’s I Wish or Michael Jackson’s Rock With You, two highlights from his from his 2021 covers collection The Groove Sessions. The rhythm is gonna to get you.