New Orleans rhythm and blues

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For other uses, see New Orleans Blues (disambiguation).

New Orleans rhythm and blues refers to a type of R&B music from New Orleans, Louisiana, characterized by extensive use of piano and horn sections, complex 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.

[edit] Top artists

Artists in this style include:

[edit] 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).

[edit] See also

Louisiana roots music and dance

Cajun Jig (One Step) | Cajun Jitterbug (Two Step) | Cajun music | Creole music | Dixieland | Jazz | Jazz funeral | Louisiana blues | New Orleans R&B | Second line | Swamp blues | Swamp pop | Zydeco | Zydeco (dance)

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