rhythm and blues
noun
: popular music typically including elements of blues and African American folk music and marked by a strong beat and simple chord structure
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Stax Records was founded in the late 1950s and blended rhythm and blues styles into one sound.
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Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Aykroyd had grown up in Ottawa, the Canadian capital, a worshipful acolyte of rhythm and blues.
—John Belushi, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
The year was 1969 and Graham was all of 18 years old when he was invited to play with a rhythm and blues band.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2024
His show took us back in time to old school rhythm and blues, in what was the most gorgeous, stunning Super Bowl halftime show ever.
—Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
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Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Aykroyd had grown up in Ottawa, the Canadian capital, a worshipful acolyte of rhythm and blues.
—John Belushi, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
The year was 1969 and Graham was all of 18 years old when he was invited to play with a rhythm and blues band.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2024
His show took us back in time to old school rhythm and blues, in what was the most gorgeous, stunning Super Bowl halftime show ever.
—Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Rhythm and blues.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhythm%20and%20blues. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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