rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2143 artists in the catalog.
Guides for rhythm and blues artists
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Ronnie Spector
doo-wop, pop music
Sampha
electronic music
Tila Tequila
hip-hop, pop music
Nico & Vinz
Afrobeat, hip-hop
Ruth Brown
blues
How to Dress Well
112
contemporary R&B
Perri "Pebbles" Reid
Mindless Behavior
Tanya Trotter
Marcia Ball
Louisiana blues, New Orleans blues
Siedah Garrett
contemporary R&B
Afromental
funk, hip-hop
Sin Bandera
Latin pop
Michael Henderson
funk, jazz
The Ronettes
popular 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.