Where to Start with rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2142 artists
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Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best rhythm and blues Albums to Start With
rhythm and blues Artists
Bayarjavkhlan Byambaa
pop music, soul
Legend Glover
funk, hard rock
Masaya Wada
Masaharu Takeda
J-pop
Shun Taguchi
progressive rock
Yōko Kuzuya
popular music
Nozomi Takao
Polanie
The Rob Hoeke Boogie Woogie Quartet
Michael Kelly
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
The Bluesmen
Marie Cherry Pop
funk, pop music
BGH4
John Hart
jazz
The Royal Jokers
Flip Da Scrip
hip-hop
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.