New Orleans rhythm and blues
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New Orleans rhythm and blues refers to a type of R&B music from New Orleans, Louisiana, characterized by extensive use of piano and horn sections, complex rhythms and lyrics that reflect New Orleans life.
Distinct innovation and creativity, in combination with a musicality unique to the New Orleans area distinguish this sub-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
- 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).
Louisiana roots music and dance
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