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rhythm and blues

Style of popular music developed in the USA during the 1940s–60s. It drew on swing and jazz rhythms and blues vocals, and was an important influence on rock and roll. It diversified into soul, funk, and other styles. R & B artists include Bo Diddley, Jackie Wilson, and Etta James.



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A FREE drum workshop will be held at Guisborough Rhythm And Blues Festival on Sunday, May 3.
The cheery Jools Holland brought his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra to South Wales at the weekend for his ever-popular festive bash and the quality was as good as ever but, like a party-goer who's had one too many, the format is beginning to wear a bit thin.
Byline: MAGGIE MITFORD JOOLS Holland and the talented, accomplished musicians that make up his twenty strong Rhythm and Blues Orchestra brought together an amazing sound that included elements of ska, reggae, jazz, blues and pop.
 
 
 
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