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Explore 32 musicians in the soul genre
Soul music emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, combining elements of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Characterized by emotional vocal delivery, strong rhythms, and call-and-response patterns, soul music became a powerful vehicle for African-American expression and culture.

Honolulu, United States
American pop and R&B singer known for retro showmanship, chart-topping hits like "Just the Way You Are" and "That's What I Like," and his role in Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak....
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"....
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Prince was an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians in history, he was known for his eclectic music spanning funk, rock, R&B, and pop, as well as his flamboyant persona and incredible musical virtuosity....
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress known as "the Voice". One of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 220 million records sold worldwide, she is best known for hits like "I Will Always Love You", "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", and "Greatest Love of All"....
Virginia Beach, United States
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, record producer and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music......

Gary, Indiana, USA
The "King of Pop" with unprecedented global influence, best-selling solo artist of all time....

Memphis, Tennessee, USA
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin was one of the greatest singers of all time, winning 18 Grammy Awards and selling over 75 million records worldwide....
Paddington, United Kingdom
British-Nigerian soul and R&B singer known for his powerful baritone voice and the 1990s hit "Crazy"; Grammy-nominated artist with a distinctive emotional vocal style....

Tuskegee, United States
American singer, songwriter, and producer best known for his work with The Commodores and chart-topping solo career from the 1980s with romantic ballads like 'Hello' and 'Endless Love'....
Chicago, United States
# R Kelly ...

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....
Dawson, United States
American soul legend and "King of Soul" renowned for raw, emotionally powerful vocals that influenced soul, R&B, and rock music from the 1950s-1960s....

The Bronx, United States
American R&B and hip-hop singer known as the 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul' for revolutionizing the genre by blending R&B and hip-hop in the 1990s....

Chicago, United States
American funk icon and 'Queen of Funk' known for her powerful vocals and hit songs including 'I'm Every Woman' and 'I Feel for You' spanning five decades from the 1970s....
Manhattan, United States
American soul and R&B singer-songwriter known as "The Velvet Voice" who achieved eleven consecutive platinum albums and won eight Grammy Awards....

Brooklyn, United States
American R&B and pop singer known as the 'Princess of R&B' who redefined contemporary R&B and hip-hop from 1994-2001 before her tragic death at age 22....

Atlanta, United States
American R&B singer and actress known for her distinctive contralto voice, breakthrough 1993 debut album, and chart-topping hit 'Un-Break My Heart.'...

Nutbush, Switzerland
Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, actress, and author. Dubbed the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", Turner's vocal prowess, dynamic voice and......
Galveston, United States
American R&B and disco singer known for his distinctive deep bass voice and romantic ballads, achieving massive success in the 1970s with hits like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe."...
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)....