rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2143 artists in the catalog.
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Khalil Fong
blues, funk
The Pretty Things
Ronnie Wood
blues, hard rock
The Manhattans
Scarlet Pleasure
Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
electronic dance music, hip-hop
Tom Scott
West Coast jazz, blues
3T
Booker T. Jones
Des'ree
pop music
Irma Thomas
Nneka
pop music, ragga
Xscape
Lizz Wright
jazz, traditional folk music
Denny Laine
blues rock, jazz fusion
Floetry
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 2143 rhythm and blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.