| New Orleans rhythm and blues | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Allen Toussaint, noted New Orleans rhythm and blues artist, at a festival in New Orleans, 2009 | |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | New Orleans, United States |
New Orleans rhythm and blues is a style of rhythm and blues that originated in New Orleans. It was a direct precursor to rock and roll and strongly influenced ska. Instrumentation typically includes drums, bass, piano, horns, electric guitar, and vocals. The style is characterized by syncopated "second line" rhythms, a strong backbeat, and soulful vocals. Artists such as Roy Brown, Dave Bartholomew, and Fats Domino are representative of the New Orleans R&B sound.[1]
- ^ McKnight Mark, "Researching New Orleans Rhythm and Blues," Black Music Research Journal 8/1 (1988), p. 115