New Orleans rhythm and blues
| New Orleans R&B | |
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| Stylistic origins | Louisiana music R&B |
| Cultural origins | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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New Orleans rhythm and blues is a type of R&B music from the US 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. It was a major influence on ska and reggae.[1]
Notable artists
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
- Dr. John
- Champion Jack Dupree
- Snooks Eaglin
- Frankie Ford
- Barbara George
- Guitar Slim, Jr.
- Guitar Slim
- Jessie Hill
- Ernie K-Doe
- Chris Kenner
- Earl King
- Jean Knight
- Smiley Lewis
- Little Richard
- Professor Longhair
- Tami Lynn
- The Meters
- Aaron Neville
- The Neville Brothers
- Lloyd Price
- Wardell Quezergue
- Tommy Ridgley
- Shirley and Lee
- Huey "Piano" Smith
- Steamboat Willie
- Willie Tee
- Allen Toussaint
- Tuts Washington
- Katie Webster
See also
References
- ^ Coleman, Rick (2006), Blue Monday: Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll, Da Capo Press, ISBN 0-306-81491-9
Sources
- 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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