About Soul
Soul is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of rhythm and blues.
Among the best-known names in the style are Michael Jackson, Agnez Mo, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Adele and Demi Lovato.
Soul has given rise to 21 subgenres on this site, such as Neo soul, Blue-eyed soul, Philadelphia soul and Soul jazz.
From Wikipedia
Soul music is a popular music genre that originated in African-American communities throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Catchy rhythms, stressed by handclaps and extemporaneous body movements, are an important hallmark of soul. Other characteristics are a call and response between the lead and backing vocalists, an especially tense vocal sound, and occasional improvisational additions, twirls, and auxiliary sounds. Soul music is known for reflecting African-American identity and stressing the importance of African-American culture.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Soul.
Key artists
- Michael Jackson
- Agnez Mo
- Whitney Houston
- David Bowie
- Adele
- Demi Lovato
- Christina Aguilera
- Amy Winehouse
- Aretha Franklin
- Tina Turner
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Soul?
Soul is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of rhythm and blues.
Where and when did Soul originate?
Soul originated in United States in the 1950s.
Who are famous Soul artists?
Michael Jackson, Agnez Mo, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Adele and Demi Lovato.