New Orleans rhythm and blues

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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 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.

[edit] Top artists

Artists in this style include:

• Johnny Adams
• James Booker
• Henry Butler
• Sugar Boy Crawford
• Champion Jack Dupree
• Snooks Eaglin
• Guitar Slim, Jr.
• Guitar Slim
• Earl King
• Smiley Lewis
• Professor Longhair
• Tommy Ridgley
• Tuts Washington
• Katie Webster

[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

• Music of Louisiana

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