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   Quiet storm. Quiet storm is a radio format and genre of R&B, performed in a smooth, romantic, jazz -influenced style. [1] It was named after the title song on Smokey Robinson 's 1975 album A Quiet Storm. [2] The radio format was pioneered in 1976 by Melvin Lindsey, while he was an intern at the Washington, D.C. radio station WHUR-FM.

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3. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersWhat is quiet storm music? | American Masters | PBS

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   Jan 31, 2023 · Where did quiet storm come from? Quiet storm was born at WHUR 96.3 – Howard University’s contemporary radio station – when intern Melvin Lindsey would serve as substitute DJ one evening in 1976.

4. medium.com › 1ntune › quiet-storm-tracing-the-bodyQuiet Storm: Tracing the Body and Soul of R&B - Medium

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Mood music for romance: the aesthetic essence of Quiet Storm. This soothing blend of R&B, pop, soul and jazz grew from late night “slow jam” radio formats in the 1970s into a mainstream force ...

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   When did Smokey Robinson release Quiet Storm?

   • Smokey Robinson released the song Quiet Storm in 1975, and it immediately became a hit among R&B and Soul music enthusiasts. The ballad, with its pulsing rhythm and melodic piano chords, is a staple of the genre.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Quiet Storm by Smokey Robinson

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   What is a 'quiet storm' song?

   • The DJ, Melvin Lindsey, had coined the expression ‘quiet storm’ to describe a series of slow jams he would play on his show. Robinson was taken by the phrase and decided to write a song inspired by it. 2. What is the ‘quiet storm’ music subgenre?

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Quiet Storm by Smokey Robinson

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   When did Quiet Storm become popular?

   • Although, Smokey Robinson coined the name, and 1970s classics like Marvin Gaye defined Quiet Storm’s sensual mood, the genre exploded in mainstream popularity in the 1980s. Anchoring this era was Luther Vandross, whose soaring, velvety voice brought technical mastery and emotional complexity to love ballads.

   Quiet Storm: Tracing the Body and Soul of R&B - Medium

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   Who invented quiet storm?

   • The radio format was pioneered in 1976 by Melvin Lindsey, while he was an intern at the Washington, D.C. radio station WHUR-FM. It eventually became regarded as an identifiable subgenre of R&B. Quiet storm was marketed to primarily upscale mature African-American audiences.

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6. www.sonicmusicrecords.com › quiet-storm-musicQuiet Storm Music - Definition, History and Evolution

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Definition Quiet Storm refers to a subgenre of R&B that is characterized by its smooth, mellow sound and romantic, introspective lyrics. The term “Quiet Storm” was first coined by Smokey Robinson, who released an album titled “A Quiet Storm” in 1975. This genre blends elements of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk, creating a soothing, seductive […]

7. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Quiet Storm by ... - Old Time Music

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   May 4, 2024 · The Meaning Behind The Song: Quiet Storm by Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson released the song Quiet Storm in 1975, and it immediately became a hit among R&B and Soul music enthusiasts. The ballad, with its pulsing rhythm and melodic piano chords, is a staple of the genre. The song has a soothing effect on the […]

8. www.allmusic.com › style › quiet-storm-ma0000004425Quiet Storm Music Style Overview | AllMusic

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   Quiet Storm. In 1975, Smokey Robinson released a smooth, sensuous solo LP of romantic adult soul titled A Quiet Storm. The album eventually gave its name to a style and radio format that aimed to create very similar moods. Quiet Storm also drew inspiration from Marvin Gaye's lush Let's Get It On LP, the orchestrations of Philly soul, and the ...

9. pitchfork.com › underscore › 8822-the-quiet-stormThe Quiet Storm | Pitchfork

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   May 15, 2012 · Eric Harvey offers an in-depth history and defense of the effortlessly smooth, radio-bred R&B style known as Quiet Storm, typified by artists including Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Anita ...