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
Glenn Fredly
Robin Thicke
blue-eyed soul, contemporary R&B
Ben E. King
blues, soul
J.Y. Park
pop music
Beverley Knight
British soul, contemporary R&B
Niniola
African popular music, soul
Michael Kiwanuka
folk rock, pop rock
The 5th Dimension
pop music, psychedelic soul
Dru Hill
Della Reese
gospel music, jazz
Dusty Springfield
blue-eyed soul, pop music
Shota Shimizu
contemporary R&B
Fugees
alternative hip-hop, hip-hop
The Osmonds
bubblegum music, power pop
Jagged Edge
The Drifters
doo-wop, 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.
