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Rhythms of Our Soul: The Top Rhythm and Blues Artists and Their Legacy

So who is the greatest R&B artist? There have been so many great artists that have spanned the decades, its difficult to choose. Each artist brings something unique and the legendary stories behind them. R&B can be traced right back to the 1930s but it was not until after World War Two … Read more

History of Aretha Franklin

An Introduction to the Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin is hailed as one of the most successful female performers of all time. The Grammy award-winning R&B/soul/jazz/gospel songstress began her career singing gospel at the church of her minister father Clarence LaVaughn “C. L.” Franklin. Her professional recording career started in 1960 and … Read more