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
John Lee Hooker
Afro-Cuban jazz, blues
Adele
blue-eyed soul, jazz
Sakis Rouvas
pop music, rock music
Crystal Kay
J-pop
giorge mijael
adult contemporary music, blue-eyed soul
Anggun
pop music, rock music
Alessandra Amoroso
gospel music, pop music
Giorgia
contemporary R&B, jazz
Namie Amuro
J-pop, dance-pop
Loredana Bertè
blue-eyed soul, pop music
Pat Boone
country music, gospel music
Ua
pop music
Taj Mahal
blues
Miliyah Kato
J-pop
Aaliyah
alternative R&B, contemporary R&B
Kool & The Gang
funk, jazz
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.