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
Jamelia
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Koko Taylor
Chicago blues, blues
Philip Bailey
blues, soul
Bobby V
Jaheim
Girlicious
James Cotton
blues
Juju
jazz, pop music
Kano
UK garage, UK rap
Prince Royce
bachata, pop music
The Jets
Millie Jackson
pop music, soul
Tash Sultana
funk, indie pop
Al Kooper
blues, pop rock
Donny Osmond
blue-eyed soul, bubblegum music
Murat Boz
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.
