Synopsis:
Putumayo’s newest release, Rhythm & Blues, features first generation soul legends and rising stars of the retro R&B revival. It’s the label’s first album exclusively dedicated to the genre. The 60s and 70s rhythm and blues of The Four Tops, Otis Redding and The Supremes, among others, became a global phenomenon and has inspired a new generation of artists who are reviving the classic soul sound.
Reaching mainstream popularity in the 1950s, rhythm and blues sprung from the rugged roots of blues and gospel music, pairing soulful vocals with pop sensibilities. While in recent years R&B has become more closely associated with rap and hip hop, legends and young artists are recreating the sound and mood of the genre’s glory days.
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My Opinion:
If you are a lover of Motown, or any blues in general, you will like this cd! I wasn't sure what to expect, because the only name I knew was Angie Stone, and yet I listened to the entire cd, and even found myself singing along.
It really was that good!
Some of my personal faves from the cd are:
TRACK 2: 'Till Your Fool Comes Home - James Hunter
TRACK 6: Wand Dang Doodle - Sam Moore, Keb' Mo' & Angie Stone
~I won my copy. I was not compensated for my opinion.~
I always love these :)
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