soul music
noun
: music that originated in African American gospel singing, is closely related to rhythm and blues, and is characterized by intensity of feeling and vocal embellishments
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Founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart, the company drew upon a mix of young, local talent, and by 1973, the label was one of the entertainment industry’s most influential producers of soul music, breaking acts such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, and many more.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 20 May 2024
The soul of those musicians generated the soul music that raced across the airwaves from coast to coast.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
The War and Treaty (Aug. 26-27): The husband-and-wife duo are known for performing passionate soul music that draws on country, folk, R&B and gospel.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2024
As the 1960s turned into the 1970s, Philadelphia’s soul music scene was on the brink of exploding onto the national stage.
—John Morrison, SPIN, 9 May 2024
Andre Thierry will close out the Town Park Plaza stage with his accordion soul music; his set will be followed by a songwriters concert at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company featuring Ren Geisick and Chris Motter.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
But there’s also so many other influences within the piece, like the Clark Sisters and gospel and R&B and 70s soul music.
—Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Growing up in the segregated South, Martell had sung R&B and soul music.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Now and throughout its career, The Lone Bellow’s trademark has been its stirring, three-part vocal harmonies, which are inspired as much by classic soul music as by country and bluegrass.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
Okla Jones, Essence, 20 May 2024
The soul of those musicians generated the soul music that raced across the airwaves from coast to coast.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
The War and Treaty (Aug. 26-27): The husband-and-wife duo are known for performing passionate soul music that draws on country, folk, R&B and gospel.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2024
As the 1960s turned into the 1970s, Philadelphia’s soul music scene was on the brink of exploding onto the national stage.
—John Morrison, SPIN, 9 May 2024
Andre Thierry will close out the Town Park Plaza stage with his accordion soul music; his set will be followed by a songwriters concert at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company featuring Ren Geisick and Chris Motter.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
But there’s also so many other influences within the piece, like the Clark Sisters and gospel and R&B and 70s soul music.
—Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Growing up in the segregated South, Martell had sung R&B and soul music.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Now and throughout its career, The Lone Bellow’s trademark has been its stirring, three-part vocal harmonies, which are inspired as much by classic soul music as by country and bluegrass.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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