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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Trouble Funk
go-go
Esther Phillips
jazz
Case
contemporary R&B
Wilko Johnson
progressive rock, pub rock
Misha
jazz
Pretty Ricky
Caron Wheeler
soul
LaVern Baker
blues
Lisa Fischer
freestyle music, freestyle rap
Joe Louis Walker
blues
JRDN
Fantastic Negrito
blues
Eve
J-pop, city pop
Frankie Laine
country music, easy listening
Blaque
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.