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
Les McCann
jazz, soul jazz
Natalia
Bobby Womack
soul
Joss Stone
blues, contemporary R&B
The Pointer Sisters
country music, gospel music
Marvin Gaye
funk, pop music
Macy Gray
soul
The Spinners
Janelle Monáe
alternative hip-hop, funk
Jill Scott
soul
Rick James
disco, funk
Brian McKnight
contemporary R&B, pop music
SWV
Ike & Tina Turner
blues, blues rock
Angie Stone
contemporary R&B, funk
Hadise
contemporary R&B, pop 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.