Where to Start with rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2142 artists
Start here
Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best rhythm and blues Albums to Start With
rhythm and blues Artists
Nelly Furtado
Latin music, contemporary R&B
Whitney Houston
gospel music, pop music
Diana Ross
dance music, disco
Lana Del Rey
baroque pop, dream pop
The Jackson 5
bubblegum music, disco
Elvis Presley
blues, country music
The Who
art rock, classic rock
Earth, Wind & Fire
funk
Enrique Iglesias
Latin pop, pop music
Elton John
glam rock, pop rock
Stevie Wonder
blues, funk
Selena يارا
Latin pop, contemporary R&B
Jennifer Lopez
Latin music, electronic dance music
Herbie Hancock
bebop, classical music
Bee Gees
blue-eyed soul, disco
Aretha Franklin
funk, gospel 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?
Spinsource covers 2142 rhythm and blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.