Rhythm & Blues is the Putumayo label’s first album exclusively
dedicated to the genre. The 60s and 70s rhythm and blues of The Four Tops, Otis
Redding and The Supremes, among others, became a global phenomenon and has
inspired a new generation of artists who are reviving the classic soul sound.
Reaching mainstream popularity in the 1950s, rhythm and blues sprung from the
rugged roots of blues and gospel music, pairing soulful vocals with pop
sensibilities. While in recent years R&B has become more closely associated
with rap and hip hop, legends and young artists are recreating the sound and
mood of the genre’s glory days.
Updated with three new tracks.