Where to Start with rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2142 artists
Start here
Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best rhythm and blues Albums to Start With
rhythm and blues Artists
Rossa
electronic dance music, pop music
Tyrese Gibson
hip-hop
Aaron Neville
funk
Skye Edwards
trip hop
Jazmine Sullivan
contemporary R&B, pop music
Austin Mahone
dance-pop
Nancy Wilson
jazz, pop music
Mandisa
Christian music, gospel music
Jhené Aiko
alternative R&B, contemporary R&B
Jess Glynne
contemporary R&B, dance-pop
Hozier
blues, blues rock
Keri Hilson
contemporary R&B, crunk
Astrid S
electropop, pop music
Martha and the Vandellas
Lorenzo Fragola
blues, jazz
Kimbra
alternative rock, pop music
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 2142 rhythm and blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
