When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eric Gales has a true gift for foregrounding rhythm in his playing, borrowing from elements of ...

“Rhythm and blues, R&B, a sensual blend of the best of African-American music, where the soulfulness of gospel and the blues meets the wild rhythms of jazz. Toss in some swing, funk, folk, rock.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paul Natkin/Getty Images Whether you’re a pro musician or play with bands in your spare ...

Rhythm and blues — better known as R&B — has changed a lot over the years. The registers are higher, the production elements are more prominent and other genres are starting to have a lot more ...

Visitors to the 45th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival can groove to one of the most identifiably American forms of popular music—rhythm and blues. “Rhythm and Blues: Tell It Like It Is” will ...

Rhythm and Blues wasn’t just a genre—it was a powerful force in the fight for civil rights. In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores ...