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Soul music reinterpreted the sounds of earlier rhythm-and-blues pioneers like Chuck Berry and Ray Charles, and it was a return to African American musical roots after the emergence of rock and roll, which was seen as a white interpretation of rhythm and blues. The style of soul music is marked by its emotional intensity and personal expression.
Southern soul or country soul is a type of soul and country music that emerged from the Southern United States.The music originated from a combination of styles, including blues (both 12 bar and jump), country, early R&B, and a strong gospel influence that emanated from the sounds of Southern black churches.
Memphis soul pulls stylistic influence from jazz, Motown, Rhythm and blues, gospel and Doo-wop music. [2] There is often a call and response between the lead vocalist and chorus. Other characteristics of Memphis soul include handclaps, funky rhythms, catchy melodies, and invigorating body movement by the performer.
Blue-eyed soul (also called white soul [1]) is rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul music performed by White artists. [2] The term was coined in the mid-1960s, to describe white artists whose sound was similar to that of the predominantly black Motown and Stax record labels.
In the 1960s, Sam Moore was one half of soul music's most explosive duo. Sam & Dave were known as "double dynamite" and "the sultans of sweat." Sam Moore (L) and Dave Prater (R) / Credit: Getty ...
Soul music discographies (160 P) W. Works about soul (2 C, 6 P) Pages in category "Soul music" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
Afro-soul is a music genre that has African characteristics of soul music. It has emotional vocals, especially of the lead singer. It has emotional vocals, especially of the lead singer. Notable musicians
Neo soul (sometimes called progressive soul) [1] is a genre of popular music.As a term, it was coined by music industry entrepreneur Kedar Massenburg during the late 1990s to market and describe a style of music that emerged from soul and contemporary R&B.