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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Color Me Badd
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
King Curtis
soul
Anja Nissen
pop music
Viktor Király
Sam Sparro
pop music, soul
Ashford & Simpson
Sammie
Ian McLagan
blues rock, hard rock
Eric Burdon
Latin rock, blues
Hiroko Shimabukuro
J-pop
Nicholas Payton
jazz
Barrington Levy
reggae
Amine
Changing Faces
Carl Thomas
Yuju
K-pop
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.