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
Kim Davis
Isah
hip-hop
Larry Blackmon
Negrissim'
Prince Jackson
dance-pop, disco
Roy Montrell
jazz
Soul Generation
soul
Capeson
Sweet Pea Atkinson
dance-pop
Del Palmer
alternative rock, jazz
LaShawn Daniels
Rami Yacoub
dance music, pop music
The Artwoods
Aaron London
James Mirza
funk, music of Latin America
B-Red
African popular 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.