| Rhythm & Blues |
| Stylistic origins |
Jazz, blues (especially jump and electric), gospel |
| Cultural origins |
1940s–1950s, United States |
| Typical instruments |
Drum kit, bass guitar, saxophone, horns, piano, organ, electric guitar, vocals, background vocals |
| Derivative forms |
Funk, ska, soul, rock and roll, reggae, disco, beat music, power pop, psychedelic rock, garage rock, pub rock (UK), mod revival |
| Subgenres |
| Contemporary R&B – Smooth jazz |
| Fusion genres |
| Rockabilly |
| Local scenes |
| New Orleans R&B – British R&B |
| Other topics |
| List of R&B musicians, British Invasion, Mod (lifestyle) |
See also
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R&B and Soul Music portal |
- Chitlin’ circuit
- List of artists who reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart
- List of number-one rhythm and blues hits (United States)
- Music of the United States
- Rhythm and Blues Foundation
- Urban contemporary gospel
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