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
Top rhythm and blues albums
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All rhythm and blues artists
The Friends of Distinction
pop music, psychedelic soul
Wande Coal
Afrobeats
Tay Zonday
Freda Payne
jazz, pop music
Troop
Maxine Nightingale
Melba Moore
disco, gospel music
Lutricia McNeal
pop music, soul
Sandra de Sá
funk, música popular brasileira
Nguyen Thanh Hien
Eva Celia
jazz, pop music
MFSB
Philadelphia soul
Korede Bello
Afrobeats, hip-hop
Nathaniel Rateliff
blues
Snakehips
electronic music
Shaydee
reggae
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.