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Rhythm and blues (also known as R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences, first performed by African American artists. It is now performed worldwide by people of many cultures and ethnic groups.
History. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. Rhythm and Blues. views updated. Rhythm and Blues. The term rhythm and blues was a product of the post- World War II music industry's effort to find a new word to replace the category that had been known for several decades as "race records."
Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B) is a popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop, and electronic music . The genre features a distinctive record production style and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement.
Characteristics. History. Significance. UK chart hits. See also. Notes. External links. British rhythm and blues (or R&B) was a musical movement that developed in the United Kingdom between the late 1950s and the early 1960s, and reached a peak in the mid-1960s.
On April 1, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held. SZA won R&B Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for "Kill Bill", R&B Song of the Year for "Snooze", and R&B Album of the Year for SOS. Victoria Monét won Best New R&B Artist. NewJeans won Best New K-Pop Artist. V won Favorite Debut Album for Layover.
New Orleans rhythm and blues is a style of rhythm and blues that originated in New Orleans. It was a direct precursor to rock and roll and strongly influenced ska. Instrumentation typically includes drums, bass, piano, horns, electric guitar, and vocals.
This is a list of rhythm and blues music discographies. Discographies of contemporary R&B artists should be listed under Category:Contemporary R&B discographies . See also: Category:Rhythm and blues albums
