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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Ernestine Anderson
jazz, soul
Bill Wyman
blues rock, rock and roll
Tsvetelina Yaneva
Bulgarian folk music, chalga
Phil Perry
crossover jazz, soul
Blue Magic
Cherlise
Johnny Copeland
blues
Erma Franklin
gospel music
Maze
Willy DeVille
Cajun music, blues
Brymo
Afrobeat, Yoruba music
Gene Page
disco, funk
Kadiatou Holm Keita
Shervin Hajipour
hip-hop
Willie Dixon
Chicago blues, blues
The Intruders
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.