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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Yuki Koyanagi
Akiko Wada
J-pop, jazz
Maher Zain
Randy Crawford
disco, jazz
Indila
folk-pop, pop music
Drax Project
hip-hop, jazz
J. Holiday
Billy Preston
blues, funk
Kashif
Secret
beat music, pop rock
Iyanya
African popular music
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Graham Bonnet
rock music
Mary Lambert
Tila Tequila
hip-hop, pop music
Ronnie Spector
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 2143 rhythm and blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.