History of Rhythm and Blues

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Rhythm and blues, also called rhythm & blues or R&B, is a type of music genre predominantly performed in the African communities during the 1940s. Rhythm and blues was also responsible for developing subsequent genres, notably rock and roll, doo-wop, disco, and hip hop or rap music, among many others. Where did … Read more

History of Soul Music

History of Soul Music

Soul music is a combination of gospel music and Rhythm and Blues or R&B. And it all began in the United States during the late 1950s. It may seem that soul has a lot in common with R&B, but if you will listen closely, soul has a greater emphasis on vocalists, it … Read more

Introduction to Chuck Berry

Introduction to Chuck Berry

Welcome to our site for Chuck Berry. Here you will find videos, resources, articles, news and much more all about Chuck Berry. If Elvis Presley was proclaimed “The King of Rock and Roll”, Chuck Berry, on the other hand, was touted as the “Father of Rock and Roll” during the 50s music … Read more