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Eddie Bo
62,515 listeners
Eddie Bo (born Edwin Joseph Bocage, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 20, 1930 – March 18, 2009) was an American rhythm and blues singer an… read moreEddie Bo (born Edwin Joseph Bocage, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 20, 1930 – March 18, 2009) was an American rhythm and blues singer and New Orleans-style pianist. Schooled in jazz, he was known for his blues, soul and funk recording… read moreEddie Bo (born Edwin Joseph Bocage, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 20, 1930 – March 18, 2009) was an American rhythm and blues singer and New Orleans-style pianist. Schooled in jazz, he was known for his blues, soul and funk recordings, compositions, productions and arrangements. He debuted on… read more
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Lee Dorsey
240,413 listeners
Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961)… read moreLee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint… read moreLee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born in … read more
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Syl Johnson
250,171 listeners
Syl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on 1 July 1936; died 6 February 2022 ) was an American blues and soul s… read moreSyl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on 1 July 1936; died 6 February 2022 ) was an American blues and soul singer and music producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967… read moreSyl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on 1 July 1936; died 6 February 2022 ) was an American blues and soul singer and music producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "… read more
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Ann Peebles
383,073 listeners
Ann Peebles (b. 1947) is a U.S. singer and songwriter, best known for her popular Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label.… read moreAnn Peebles (b. 1947) is a U.S. singer and songwriter, best known for her popular Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label. Two of her better known songs are "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" and "I… read moreAnn Peebles (b. 1947) is a U.S. singer and songwriter, best known for her popular Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label. Two of her better known songs are "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" and "I Can't Stand the Rain". Born on 27th April 1947 in… read more
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The Staple Singers
509,852 listeners
The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group from Chicago who signed their first professional contract in 19… read moreThe Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group from Chicago who signed their first professional contract in 1952. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group wi… read moreThe Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group from Chicago who signed their first professional contract in 1952. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (1934–2013), Pervis (1935-2021), Yvo… read more
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Donny Hathaway
955,847 listeners
Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was a Grammy Award-winning American soul musician. He signed with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single "The Ghetto" (1970), Rolling Stone magazine marked… read moreDonny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was a Grammy Award-winning American soul musician. He signed with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single "The Ghetto" (1970), Rolling Stone magazine marked him as "a major new force in soul music." His col… read more
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Lee Moses
71,813 listeners
Lee Moses (13 March 1941 - 26 January 1998) was an American R&B and soul singer and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1960s, and … read moreLee Moses (13 March 1941 - 26 January 1998) was an American R&B and soul singer and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1960s, and his 1971 LP Time and Place, are highly regarded by fans of the deep soul genre. Moses was born in … read moreLee Moses (13 March 1941 - 26 January 1998) was an American R&B and soul singer and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1960s, and his 1971 LP Time and Place, are highly regarded by fans of the deep soul genre. Moses was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Booker T. Washington High Sch… read more
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Al Green
1,894,296 listeners
Reverend Albert Green (born April 13 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas) is an American Grammy award winning soul and gospel singer who enjoyed great popularity in the 70s with hit singles such as "Let's Stay Together", Tired of Being Alone", and "You Oughta Be With Me".… read more
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Clarence Carter
381,157 listeners
Clarence Carter (born 14 January 1936, Montgomery, Alabama) is a singer and musician. Carter's earliest releases were as half of the d… read moreClarence Carter (born 14 January 1936, Montgomery, Alabama) is a singer and musician. Carter's earliest releases were as half of the duo Clarence And Calvin. Also known as the "C And C Boys", the blind duo made seven singl… read moreClarence Carter (born 14 January 1936, Montgomery, Alabama) is a singer and musician. Carter's earliest releases were as half of the duo Clarence And Calvin. Also known as the "C And C Boys", the blind duo made seven singles, the last of which was recorded at Fame's Muscle Sho… read more
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Ike & Tina Turner
622,403 listeners
The Ike and Tina Turner Revue was one of the highest energy ensembles on the soul circuit in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Their first hit,… read moreThe Ike and Tina Turner Revue was one of the highest energy ensembles on the soul circuit in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Their first hit, “A Fool in Love,” was recorded in 1961 when another singer failed to show up for a session. After… read moreThe Ike and Tina Turner Revue was one of the highest energy ensembles on the soul circuit in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Their first hit, “A Fool in Love,” was recorded in 1961 when another singer failed to show up for a session. After several early ‘60s hit R&B singles, including “It’s Gon… read more