New Orleans Rhythm and Blues
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The phrase New Orleans rhythm and blues refers to a type of R&B music from New Orleans, Louisiana, that is characterized by extensive use of piano and horn sections, complex rhythms and celebratory lyrics. The lazy, plodding rhythms distinguish this Louisiana musical genre.
Artists in this style include:
- Johnny Adams
- James Booker
- Sugar Boy Crawford
- Champion Jack Dupree
- Snooks Eaglin
- Guitar Slim, Jr.
- Guitar Slim
- Earl King
- Smiley Lewis
- Professor Longhair
- Tommy Ridgley
- Tuts Washington
- Katie Webster
[edit] Sources
- Jason Berry, Jonathan Foose, Tad Jones, Up from the Cradle of Jazz: New Orleans Music Since World War II (Da Capo, 1992).
- John Broven, Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans (Gretna, La.: Pelican, 1983).
- Jeff Hannusch, I Hear You Knockin : The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues (Ville Platte, La.: Swallow, 1985).
[edit] See also
| Louisiana roots music and dance |
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| Cajun Jig (One Step) | Cajun Jitterbug (Two Step) | Cajun music | Creole music | Dixieland | Jazz | Jazz funeral | Louisiana blues | New Orleans R&B | Second line | Swamp blues | Swamp pop | Zydeco | Zydeco (dance) |
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