rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2142 artists in the catalog.
Guides for rhythm and blues artists
Top rhythm and blues albums
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All rhythm and blues artists
Sergey Kavagoe
beat music, folk music
Janusz Hryniewicz
Warren Evans
jazz
Yvonne Staples
Ernestine Eady
soul
Yvonne Baker
doo-wop, soul
Jimmy Burney
Freewill
The Bey Sisters
The Transitions
Yoshifumi Ato
Gypsy Sun and Rainbows
Sweet Georgia Brown
Stanley Banks
Greg Lewis
Jessica Wilson
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.
