Elgart Rhythm and Blues

Who coined the phrase R&B?

Which genre/style of music originated in the African American Community?

R&B originated strictly in New Orleans.

Which one is not a style of R&B?

What are some of the instruments played in R&B music?

Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, John Legend and Usher would be considered cross over artists.

What is the biggest genre of R&B that emerged in the 1960's

What emotions were expressed in R&B music?

Vocals have the ability to express stories and the feelings of the song.

When an artist crosses from one genre to another with a hit song in is called "switching genres"

This artist had hits such as "At Last" and brought her R & B style to jazz.

Ray Charles was the first R&B musician to have crossover success.

What do the letters R and B stand for?

What musical component of R&B music makes it so popular?

Who invented the Moonwalk dance move?

What genre of music was influenced by R&B?

What style of music did R&B come from?

What year did Jerry Wexler start talking about R&B?

When did R&B become popular on a national level?