The ABCs of R&B
By Mark Edward Nero, About.com Guide to R & B / Soul
Definitions, origins and brief histories of the R&B, Soul, Funk and Neo-Soul forms of music, as well as song and album recommendations.
What is R&B/Soul Music?
Basic facts and answers to questions about Rhythm & Blues music and its subgenres: Soul, Funk and Neo-Soul. Also contains recommended artists.
- R&B 101
- Soul Music: A Definition & History
- About Funk Music
- Neo-Soul: An Origin & Definition
- Blue-Eyed Soul
Song Recommendations
When learning about R&B music, sometimes it's helpful to get suggestions about what music is good from friends and others. Your Guide to R&B has created several lists of what songs make good 'starter kits' for music lovers.
- Essential Love Songs
- Great Wedding Songs
- Best Love Duets
- Best Sex Music
- Best Break-Up Songs
- Social & Political Protest Songs
- Best Songs of 2008
- Best Songs of 2007
- Best Songs of 2006
- 50 Best R&B/Rap Collaborations
- Great R&B Christmas Songs
Artist Recommendations
What contemporary Soul artists are good? Are there any good R&B artists from outside America? Who are the best Funk music artists? You can find answers to all these questions - and more - below.
- Best Modern-Day Soul Singers
- If You Like Mary J. Blige ...
- Best British R&B/Soul Artists
- Essential Blue-Eyed Soul Singers
Album Recommendations
Been wondering which greatest hits albums are the best? Or what the essential R&B albums of the '90s were? These lists of recommended albums can tell you.
