Where to Start with rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2142 artists
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Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best rhythm and blues Albums to Start With
rhythm and blues Artists
Danity Kane
contemporary R&B, dance-pop
Patti Austin
jazz, pop music
The Yardbirds
blues rock, psychedelic rock
Gladys Knight
soul
Conrad Sewell
pop music
The Stylistics
Isaac Hayes
funk, soul
Michelle Williams
contemporary R&B, dance music
Gary Clark Jr.
blues, blues rock
Small Faces
hard rock, psychedelic rock
Ike Turner
blues, funk
Sly and the Family Stone
funk, pop rock
The Gap Band
boogie, electro
Allen Toussaint
jazz
WayV
C-pop, hip-hop
Kenny Lattimore
gospel music, jazz
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.
