About R&B
R&B music stands for Rhythm and Blues. It became most popular by the African American race, around the World War II time period. So in between the years of about 1939-1945. R&B is still played, sung, and listened to by many people of this time period.
Here are a few Rhythm and Blues artists that are known today(By the way, you can find some of these artists by clicking that orange button at the top of the page):
~Rihanna
DOB- February 20, 1988
Occupation- Rihanna is a singer who sings different genres and one happens to be R&B music.
Known for- Miss Rihanna was and still is known for a few of her hit songs
"Umbrella,"Pon de replay," "SOS," and "Disturbia".
~Whitney Houston
DOD/DOB- Born: August 9, 1963 Died: February 11, 2012
Occupation- Whitney Houston was an American singer/actress.
Known for- She was known to be a talented singer/actress who's first four album's that were released between the years of 1985-1982 gathered global sales in excess of about 86 million copies!
~Michael Jackson
DOD/DOB- Born: August 29, 1958 Died: June 25, 2009
Occupation- Michael Jackson was a wonderful singer/songwriter.
Known for- Michael was an inspiration singer/songwriter who has touched people through his music. He was known as the "King of Pop" but he also sung R&B music.
When listening to R&B music, the most common types of instruments you may hear are a bass, drum set, a piano or an organ at times, to replace the piano, guitar, and of course vocals are involved in R&B music! There are also many types of R&B music. This genre is mixed with many other genres. For example, R&B Soul, R&B/Hip Hop, R&B Rap, etc.
Here are a few Rhythm and Blues artists that are known today(By the way, you can find some of these artists by clicking that orange button at the top of the page):
~Rihanna
DOB- February 20, 1988
Occupation- Rihanna is a singer who sings different genres and one happens to be R&B music.
Known for- Miss Rihanna was and still is known for a few of her hit songs
"Umbrella,"Pon de replay," "SOS," and "Disturbia".
~Whitney Houston
DOD/DOB- Born: August 9, 1963 Died: February 11, 2012
Occupation- Whitney Houston was an American singer/actress.
Known for- She was known to be a talented singer/actress who's first four album's that were released between the years of 1985-1982 gathered global sales in excess of about 86 million copies!
~Michael Jackson
DOD/DOB- Born: August 29, 1958 Died: June 25, 2009
Occupation- Michael Jackson was a wonderful singer/songwriter.
Known for- Michael was an inspiration singer/songwriter who has touched people through his music. He was known as the "King of Pop" but he also sung R&B music.
When listening to R&B music, the most common types of instruments you may hear are a bass, drum set, a piano or an organ at times, to replace the piano, guitar, and of course vocals are involved in R&B music! There are also many types of R&B music. This genre is mixed with many other genres. For example, R&B Soul, R&B/Hip Hop, R&B Rap, etc.