R&B

“R&B” is the collaboration of jazz and blues that was created in the U.S by black musicians.

FACTS on “R&B”:

“R&B” originated in Georgia, New York, and New Orleans in 1949.
The term “R&B” which is also known as “Rhythm and Blues” was created by Jerry Wexler
“R&B” Music is variety of soul, Motown, disco, funk, rap, hip-hop, black rock n’ roll, gospel, and others

TIMELINE:

1930’s : This was known as the jazz “R&B” music. With artist such as Paul Williams and Billie Holiday

Late 1940’s: Artists like Little Richard and Ray Charles introduced blues, gospel, and black rock n’ roll

1950’s: Motown “R&B” artists such as Sam Cooke and The Temptations were very popular at the time

1960’s: Soul Music was very popular in the 1960’s “R&B” music world. Artists such as Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross and the Supremes were around during this time

1970’s: “R&B” Disco Divas, Whitney Houston and Donna Summer were very popular back in 70’s

1980’s: The explosion of “king of pop”, a.k.a. Michael Jackson and Prince were big pop and Dance artists

1990’s: Hip-hop and “R&B” music were very popular in the 90’s, with artists such as Mariah Carey and Beyonce

2000’s: Hip-hop was really popular during the 2000’s, with artists such as Keri Hilson and Chris Brown

2010 and current: Currently there are varieties of “R&B” music with new and unique artists such as Miguel and Jhene Aiko

HOW “R&B” HAS CHANGED

We can conclude that “R&B” music changes a lot and had a lot of meaning. It used to be about the love of music, however artist today make music for entertainment and to make a lots of money.

IMPACT ON SOCIETY

“R&B” music has influenced other genres of music, dance, fashion, attitude and language. “R&B” has maintained to promote unity and understanding among different cultures.

TOP 5 ARTISTS OF “R&B” BY BILLBOARD

Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson
Ray Charles
Aretha Franklin