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
Gloria Gaynor
dance-pop, disco
Keith Sweat
Dima Bilan
pop music, synth-pop
Four Tops
pop music, soul
Noemi
blues, pop music
Masayuki Suzuki
pop music
Johnny Winter
blues, blues rock
Jaci Velásquez
pop music, rock music
Ray Parker Jr.
jazz-funk
Amr Diab
Arabic music, Arabic pop
Ken Hirai
pop music
Emeli Sandé
contemporary R&B, soul
Marcus Miller
funk, jazz
Deniece Williams
dance music, disco
Tamia
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Peabo Bryson
soul
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.