Menahan Street Band is an American instrumental soul band formed in 2007, known for their blend of funk, soul, and jazz influences. The group is rooted in the collaboration of musicians from various projects, including members of the Dap-Kings and the Budos Band. Their music features a rich, vintage sound with lush horn arrangements and a tight rhythm section, often drawing comparisons to classic 1960s and 1970s soul and funk. Menahan Street Band gained recognition for their contributions to the modern instrumental music scene and have released several albums, showcasing their distinctive style and musicianship.