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Explore 15 musicians in the jazz genre
Jazz originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, combining elements of blues, ragtime, and European harmony. Known for improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and swing feel, jazz has evolved through bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz, and fusion.
Upper East Side, United States
American singer and actress known for dance-pop hits and theatrical reinvention, one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 124 million records sold....
Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. A pioneer in electronic music and one of the most successful songwriters of all time, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide and won 25 Grammy Awards. Known for classics like "Superstition", "Isn't She Lovely", and "I Just Called to Say I Love You"....

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Jazz pioneer who influenced virtually all popular music. One of the most influential figures in jazz history....

Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Defined American popular singing for generations. One of the best-selling music artists of all time....

Alton, Illinois, USA
American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer who was one of the most influential and innovative figures in jazz history....
Wallsend, England
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Albany, United States
American singer, pianist, and songwriter who pioneered soul music by blending blues, jazz, gospel, and R&B, becoming one of music's most influential and iconic artists....
Tryon, United States
Nina Simone ( NEE-nə sim-OHN; born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American singer, pianist, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles......
East Finchley, United Kingdom
English pop icon and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his work with Wham! and massive solo success with albums like 'Faith' and 'Older' (1963-2016)....
Southgate, United Kingdom
English soul and jazz singer known for her distinctive contralto vocals, expressive songwriting, and the international hit 'Rehab' from her album Back to Black....

Detroit, United States
American singer and actress known as the "Queen of Motown," Diana Ross led The Supremes to unprecedented success in the 1960s before launching a legendary solo career spanning decades....
Dallas, United States
American neo-soul pioneer and "Queen of Neo Soul" who rose to prominence in the 1990s with her genre-defining debut album Baduizm and distinctive R&B-influenced vocal style....

Ogun, Nigeria
Nigerian musician and political activist who pioneered Afrobeat, blending West African rhythms with funk and jazz, and became an influential voice against authoritarianism and colonialism....
New Orleans, United States
American gospel singer (1911–1972) who revolutionized gospel music and became one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century....
Manhattan, United States
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at the age......