rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2143 artists in the catalog.
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Ro James
The Edsels
doo-wop
The Ravens
doo-wop
The Mello-Kings
The Rivingtons
The Swallows
The Voices of East Harlem
Lola Rae
African popular music, jazz
Nigel Hall
HÅLO
alternative hip-hop, emo rap
Driks
pop music
SlimV
V-pop, classical music
Maeta
Bùi Lan Hương
V-pop, contemporary R&B
Diona
chalga, rapping
LeAnne Dlamini
soul
About rhythm and blues
What is rhythm and blues?
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
Where should I start with rhythm and blues?
Start with "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock. It captures what makes rhythm and blues worth exploring.
What are the best rhythm and blues albums?
The rhythm and blues albums worth hearing first: "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "Who's Next" by The Who, "The Spirit Indestructible" by Nelly Furtado, "The Ride" by Nelly Furtado and "7" by Nelly Furtado.
How many rhythm and blues artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 2143 rhythm and blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.