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
Donald Byrd
Gypsy jazz, funk
Lucio Battisti
Latin pop, disco
Mikael Gabriel
pop music, rapping
Danger Mouse
hip-hop
Nile Rodgers
contemporary R&B, pop music
Andraé Crouch
gospel music
Gladys Knight & the Pips
soul
Teddy Swims
country music, pop music
Mamamoo
contemporary R&B, jazz
Keith Richards
blues rock, rock and roll
Nikolai Noskov
alternative rock, art rock
The Delfonics
The Rolling Stones
blues, blues rock
Karyn White
new jack swing
Fujii Kaze
Billy Paul
contemporary R&B, 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.
