Nu Sounds, also known as The Nusounds, was a pioneering funk and R&B band active in the mid-20th century. Formed in Wichita, Kansas, they set the stage for the evolution of funk music with their innovative blend of jazz, soul, and rhythm and blues. The band was notable for its inclusion of musicians like Richard "Dickie" Harris and Charles "Chuck" Jackson, who went on to make significant contributions to the music industry. Their most influential work, "Spaceship Lullaby", showcases their signature sound, blending tight, syncopated rhythms with intricate melodic lines.