rhythm and blues musician
C17514
concept
A rhythm and blues musician is an artist who performs and often composes music that blends elements of blues, soul, jazz, and gospel, typically emphasizing strong backbeats, expressive vocals, and emotionally driven lyrics.
Observed surface forms (13)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| American R&B musician | 7 |
| American rhythm and blues singer | 5 |
| doo-wop musician | 3 |
| American rhythm and blues musician | 2 |
| R&B songwriter | 2 |
| jump blues musician | 2 |
| neo soul singer | 2 |
| soul-blues musician | 2 |
| American R&B arranger | 1 |
| American R&B guitarist | 1 |
| Motown musician | 1 |
| New Orleans musician | 1 |
| R&B artist | 1 |
Instances (69)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Frankie Lymon | doo-wop musician |
| Bobby Lewis | — |
| James Alexander | American R&B musician |
| Keni Burke | American rhythm and blues musician |
| Joseph Vernon Turner Jr. | jump blues musician |
| Hank Ballard | — |
| Little Willie John | — |
| Larry Williams | — |
| Jessie Hill | — |
| Camille Howard | — |
| Denise LaSalle | — |
| Roy Milton | — |
| Wynonie Harris | — |
| Booker Taliaferro Jones Jr. | — |
| Clarence Reid | — |
| Hank Crawford | — |
| Eric Bellinger | — |
| Willie Hutch | — |
| Ruth Brown | — |