New Orleans rhythm and blues
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| New Orleans R&B | |
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| Stylistic origins | Louisiana music R&B |
| Cultural origins | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Typical instruments | piano • brass instruments (horns) |
| Derivative forms | ska • reggae • swamp pop • swamp rock |
New Orleans rhythm and blues refers to a type of R&B music from the U.S. city of New Orleans, Louisiana, characterized by extensive use of piano and horn sections, complex syncopated "second line" rhythms, and lyrics that reflect New Orleans life.
Distinct innovation and creativity, in combination with a musicality unique to the New Orleans area distinguish this sub-genre. It was also a major influence on ska and reggae, the former being a local variation on New Orleans R&B and jazz, such as the Fats Domino song "Be My Guest".[1]
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Top artists [edit]
Artists in this style include:
- Johnny Adams
- Dave Bartholomew
- Eddie Bo
- James Booker
- Henry Butler
- Sugar Boy Crawford
- The Dixie Cups
- Fats Domino
- Lee Dorsey
- Champion Jack Dupree
- Snooks Eaglin
- Frankie Ford
- Guitar Slim, Jr.
- Guitar Slim
- Jessie Hill
- Ernie K-Doe
- Chris Kenner
- Earl King
- Smiley Lewis
- Little Richard
- Professor Longhair
- Aaron Neville
- The Neville Brothers
- Lloyd Price
- Dr. John
- Tommy Ridgley
- Shirley and Lee
- Huey "Piano" Smith
- Allen Toussaint
- Tuts Washington
- Katie Webster
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References [edit]
- ^ Coleman, Rick (2006), Blue Monday: Fats Domino and the lost dawn of rock 'n' roll, Da Capo Press, ISBN 0-306-81491-9
Sources [edit]
- Jason Berry, Jonathan Foose, Tad Jones, Up from the Cradle of Jazz: New Orleans Music Since World War II. Da Capo, 1992.
- John Broven, Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans. Gretna, La.: Pelican, 1983.
- Jeff Hannusch, I Hear You Knockin: The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues. Ville Platte, La.: Swallow, 1985.
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