When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eric Gales has a true gift for foregrounding rhythm in his playing, borrowing from elements of ...

Cleveland’s story as an early torchbearer of rhythm and blues begins in the late 1940s when this new genre of pulsating, dance-oriented music was broadcast on local stations like WJMO and WABQ. LOS ...

Back in 2007, music fan Nick Duckett walked into a record shop hoping to buy a comprehensive history of rhythm and blues on CD. To his surprise, the owner told him no such set existed at the time.

Musician John Mayall, often referred to the “godfather of the British blues,” whose bands of the late ’60s and early ‘70s featured some of the most notable rock instrumentalists of the era, died ...

“Rhythm and blues, R&B, a sensual blend of the best of African-American music, where the soulfulness of gospel and the blues meets the wild rhythms of jazz. Toss in some swing, funk, folk, rock.

Rhythm and Blues wasn’t just a genre—it was a powerful force in the fight for civil rights. In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores ...

The Fabulous Russell Watts & the Atlantic Avenue Band will perform at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH this Saturday, June 15 at 7:30pm. The Atlantic Avenue Band brings new life to classic rhythm, ...

The Westport Rock, Rhythm & Blues Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The festival is scheduled to run from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 at the Holy Ghost Grounds, 171 Sodom Road, ...

An evening of early rock ‘n’ roll, blues and soul, performed by a father and son double act, comes to Theatre Royal ...