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soul musicStyle of U.S. popular music sung and performed primarily by African American musicians, having its roots in gospel music and rhythm and blues. The term was first used in the 1960s to describe music that combined rhythm and blues, gospel, jazz, and rock music and that was characterized by intensity of feeling and earthiness. In its earliest stages, soul music was found most commonly in the South, but many of the young singers who were to popularize it migrated to cities in the North. The founding of Motown in Detroit, Mich., and Stax-Volt in Memphis, Tenn., did much to encourage the style. Its most popular performers include James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and Aretha Franklin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Forget the ``blue-eyed'' appellation -- Southern songwriting icon Tony Joe White makes bayou soul music, pure and simple. Guralnick shines a much-needed spotlight on soul music and Sam Cooke, but the read isn't nearly as entertaining as the history itself. But this is soul music in a more literal sense too. |
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