Rhythm and blues

Summary

Rhythm and blues names a changing African American popular-music field rather than one stable rhythm or ensemble. In its historical sense it includes postwar blues-derived bands, vocal groups and dance-oriented recordings that helped reshape American popular sound. Later usage encompasses different soul, funk and contemporary R&B relationships. This article emphasizes the historical family while acknowledging that living terminology. The music's cultural identity rests in Black creativity, social dancing, expressive language and community institutions, not simply in the commercial category once used to organize record sales.

Contemporary and trending

Historical repertoire remains active through performance, family listening, specialist radio, dance communities and reinterpretation. Artists working in blues, soul and roots traditions carry selected approaches forward, while current R&B uses a related name for a substantially changed musical field. Those continuities should not erase difference. A listener who expects a contemporary sparse vocal production may find a 1940s or 1950s rhythm-and-blues band startlingly different. Both become easier to understand when the article separates changing musical practice from the persistence of an industry label and an inherited family of expressive resources.

History

The term gained currency as the recording industry changed its language for Black popular music. Postwar urban growth and migration connected southern experience with northern and western entertainment networks. Jump blues, boogie-derived piano, vocal harmony, gospel resources and other approaches interacted in different local settings. The Smithsonian account emphasizes rhythmic breadth rather than one compulsory pattern. Musicians, dancers and listeners helped shape a public that commercial charts only partially represented. Subsequent rock-and-roll, soul and other categories emerged through overlapping practices rather than neat replacement of one finished genre by another.

Musical characteristics

Listen to how the backbeat relates to bass movement, piano or guitar articulation and the singer's phrasing. A shuffle produces one kind of motion; a straighter pattern or differently accented dance rhythm produces another. Horn riffs can answer a vocal, build pressure or supply a short recognizable hook. Vocal-group blend changes the texture again. The Smithsonian history's varied examples are a reminder that rhythm-and-blues is not confined to a twelve-bar structure. Lyrics can describe work, desire, humor or everyday predicaments through a voice that makes familiar circumstances vivid.

Geography and communities

Southern, Great Lakes, northeastern and western American landscapes form connected source and continuing cultural worlds. Clubs and record companies were concentrated in cities, but performers and audiences connected them to smaller towns, migration routes and regional publics. Britain and continental Europe developed substantial adopted performance and collecting cultures, with additional specialist communities elsewhere. The fields therefore map broad musical familiarity rather than historic company addresses. They also avoid treating every later R&B listener as a devoted participant in the older band-centered style: historical inheritance and present genre preference can overlap without being identical.

Artists

Louis Jordan, Ruth Brown, Wynonie Harris, Big Joe Turner, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Etta James and vocal groups such as the Drifters offer contrasting introductions. Each career crosses categories and periods, so individual recordings are the best starting points. Band members and arrangers also matter: a repeated horn phrase or piano figure can be as recognizable as the singer. Compare a small-combo shuffle, a rolling New Orleans recording and a vocal-harmony ballad. Their differences reveal why a broad historical family is more useful than a rigid checklist of instruments.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

MuGlobe listening profile

Repertoire	Field use	Notes
popular	regional	Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.

MuGlobe representative performances

Artist	Performance / song / title	Embedded player URL	Notes	Repertoire kind	Repertoire date	Recording date	Format	Opening	Places	Fit	Evidence	Review note	MuGlobe favorite	Current hit	Authentic
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five	Caldonia — The Ed Sullivan Show, 1957	https://www.youtube.com/embed/UdMRcZ-y9wM	The licensed television archive supplies a short jump-blues ensemble performance, an important part of early rhythm-and-blues history. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Ruth Brown	Hey Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean — live	https://www.youtube.com/embed/BqmGZRGvKC8	A credited live video presents a foundational R&B singer and song, emphasizing vocal personality and rhythmic phrasing.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Ray Charles and the Raelettes featuring Billy Preston	What’d I Say — The Ed Sullivan Show, 1967	https://www.youtube.com/embed/pVwIMNkTPSc	The television archive identifies the accompanying singers and Preston, demonstrating R&B’s gospel-derived call-and-response in a staged band performance. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	The California Honeydrops - When It Was Wrong	https://www.youtube.com/embed/StyBeg1lmsg	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: FeralPhotography. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-10-11. Video publication: 2026-10-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-10-11	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: FeralPhotography. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-10-11.	false	false	false
The RND Band	It’s Time cover of Nick Waterhouse. Recorded last summer. #livemusicnewmexico #therndbandabq	https://www.youtube.com/embed/KZ12cNDsu9Q	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: THE RND BAND ABQ. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Nick Waterhouse It’s Time cover; three-piece actual interpreter,not Waterhouse himself. Caption says recorded the preceding summer; exact session unresolved. Video publication: 2026-10-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: THE RND BAND ABQ. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Nick Waterhouse It’s Time cover; three-piece actual interpreter,not Waterhouse himself. Caption says recorded the preceding summer; exact session unresolved.	false	false	false
Eclectic Vinyl Outlaws	Chop Choo Ch’Boogie, by EVOutlaws	https://www.youtube.com/embed/V7BkvTlaUrw	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Eclectic Vinyl Orchectra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Louis Jordan Choo Choo Ch’Boogie interpretation at Hope in the Street,Guelph. Documented performance/session: 2026. Video publication: 2026-10-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Canada; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Eclectic Vinyl Orchectra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Louis Jordan Choo Choo Ch’Boogie interpretation at Hope in the Street,Guelph. Documented performance/session: 2026.	false	false	false
Mid Century Meltdown	'Mother of Lies' (JD McPherson Cover) | Mid Century Meltdown	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6X4w95E5Aao	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jon Jauch Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Named live Mother of Lies cover at Vintage Revival,Valmy,Wisconsin. Documented performance/session: 2026. Video publication: 2026-09-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jon Jauch Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Named live Mother of Lies cover at Vintage Revival,Valmy,Wisconsin. Documented performance/session: 2026.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	The California Honeydrops, Live Learn, Rockin the Docks, Lewes, DE, 8-4-26	https://www.youtube.com/embed/EacDaSunryc	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Scott Conacher. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-04. Video publication: 2026-08-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-08-04	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Scott Conacher. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-04.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	California Honey Drops live Ocean Mist [8/1/2026]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/3TGsGHAoLnQ	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Dream Authority Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-01. Video publication: 2026-08-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-08-01	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Dream Authority Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-08-01.	false	false	false
Austin John; McKinley James	Jump Blues "Women & Cadillacs" Austin John + McKinley James @ Acme Feed & Seed	https://www.youtube.com/embed/bgog4q_84G0	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Nashville Heatwaves. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Women & Cadillacs,caption credits Austin John vocals/guitar,Dave Jacques bass,Arjuna Contreras drums; title also identifies McKinley James. Documented performance/session: 2026-07-22. Video publication: 2026-07-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-07-22	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Nashville Heatwaves. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Women & Cadillacs,caption credits Austin John vocals/guitar,Dave Jacques bass,Arjuna Contreras drums; title also identifies McKinley James. Documented performance/session: 2026-07-22.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	California Honeydrops - El Gonzo Festival San Jose Del Cabo, BCS, MX 5-9-26 full set HD tripod	https://www.youtube.com/embed/DFTKfTiXT_I	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: evenstev. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-05-09. Video publication: 2026-07-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-05-09	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: evenstev. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-05-09.	false	false	false
Ray Charles	Ray Charles - I'm A Fool (Live in Rome '89) [1440p60 Upscale | Remastered]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6eCDaLg1Dp4	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: MusicVideos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual I’m a Fool performance; other musicians in uploader’s general concert roster are not asserted as additional singers on this work. Documented performance/session: 1989. Video publication: 2026-07-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1989	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: MusicVideos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual I’m a Fool performance; other musicians in uploader’s general concert roster are not asserted as additional singers on this work. Documented performance/session: 1989.	false	false	false
The Jumping Rodents	All For Something (At 2026 Radius Rhythm and Riffs festival.)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/FyK7A94fed8	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Jumping Rodents. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Band-owned Radius Rhythm and Riffs performance. Documented performance/session: 2026. Video publication: 2026-06-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Jumping Rodents. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Band-owned Radius Rhythm and Riffs performance. Documented performance/session: 2026.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	California Honeydrops - Cry For Me - Salt Lake City 5-16-26	https://www.youtube.com/embed/EeZxlKh6-2k	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Michael Morrissey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-05-16. Video publication: 2026-06-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-05-16	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Michael Morrissey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-05-16.	false	false	false
Nick Waterhouse	Nick Waterhouse - Monterey live at the Aviator Nation Dreamland, 2/11/26	https://www.youtube.com/embed/_sEmdXXy5EI	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Kevin Toro. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2026-02-11. Video publication: 2026-05-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-02-11	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Kevin Toro. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2026-02-11.	false	false	false
Duke Robillard & His All Star Band	Duke Robillard - R&B Night 2026 Groningen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6wHHY2wq1g8	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Feiko Dijkstra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Two-song musical excerpt from Rhythm & Blues Night,Groningen. Documented performance/session: 2026-05-02. Video publication: 2026-05-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-05-02	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Feiko Dijkstra. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Two-song musical excerpt from Rhythm & Blues Night,Groningen. Documented performance/session: 2026-05-02.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	The California Honeydrops - Just One More (Live) [Bluesfest Backstage]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/CWVOZu9Ofjw	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The California Honeydrops. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2026-05-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The California Honeydrops. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Nick Waterhouse	Nick Waterhouse - Indian Love Call (Live at Studio Paradiso San Francisco, CA 2012)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/v2Wrm6YLZag	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Mosh Pit - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Studio Paradiso San Francisco session reissued2026. Documented performance/session: 2012. Video publication: 2026-04-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2012	audio	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Mosh Pit - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Studio Paradiso San Francisco session reissued2026. Documented performance/session: 2012.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	The California Honeydrops - Wind Howling (Live) [Bluesfest Backstage]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/GNm06SqxNGA	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The California Honeydrops. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2026-04-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The California Honeydrops. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Nick Waterhouse	Live at Paste Studio - Nick Waterhouse (Live at Paste Studio NYC New York, NY 2014)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/FIgwfX92OsE	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Mosh Pit - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. One complete2014Paste session,not additionally counted song cuts. Documented performance/session: 2014. Video publication: 2026-03-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2014	audio	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Mosh Pit - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. One complete2014Paste session,not additionally counted song cuts. Documented performance/session: 2014.	false	false	false
Nick Waterhouse	Nick Waterhouse - Wherever She Goes (She Is Wanted) (Live at Paste Studio NYC New York, NY 2019)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8m66z__8DyE	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Mosh Pit - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Paste Studio NYC session reissued2026. Documented performance/session: 2019. Video publication: 2026-03-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2019	audio	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The Mosh Pit - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Paste Studio NYC session reissued2026. Documented performance/session: 2019.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	Nasty Boogie Woogie, California Honeydrops, Belly Up, March, 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/dx0HABdG_ZI	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Eric Vozick. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-03. Video publication: 2026-03-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-03	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Eric Vozick. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-03.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	The California Honeydrops perform Otis Clay's "Tryin' to Live My Life Without You" 2026-03-14	https://www.youtube.com/embed/S2kp6-0JUVU	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Joel Yancey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-03-14. Video publication: 2026-03-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-03-14	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Joel Yancey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-03-14.	false	false	false
Nick Waterhouse	Nick Waterhouse.Bilbao.2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0fNglPUAu3M	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: RocknRoll L.h. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate documented concerts/studio sessions; The Mosh Pit is the reissue series,not the performing artist. Video publication: 2026-03-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: RocknRoll L.h. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate documented concerts/studio sessions; The Mosh Pit is the reissue series,not the performing artist.	false	false	false
Daryl Hall; Nick Waterhouse	Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - If You Want Trouble (Live From Daryl's House)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0o4a4vnzvc4	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date. Video publication: 2026-02-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date.	false	false	false
Daryl Hall; Nick Waterhouse	Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Say I Wanna Know (Live From Daryl's House)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/YR3VIZMjjt4	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date. Video publication: 2026-02-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date.	false	false	false
Daryl Hall; Nick Waterhouse	Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Some Place (Live From Daryl's House)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/J6sT30TJ7DE	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date. Video publication: 2026-02-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date.	false	false	false
Daryl Hall; Nick Waterhouse	Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Time's All Gone (Live From Daryl's House)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/t4nMeUM2mBM	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date. Video publication: 2026-02-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date.	false	false	false
Daryl Hall; Nick Waterhouse	Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Hit The Road Jack (Live From Daryl's House)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/po5s8h_zgt0	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date. Video publication: 2026-02-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date.	false	false	false
Daryl Hall; Nick Waterhouse	Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Problem With You (Live From Daryl's House)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lCnEQUx-cBk	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date. Video publication: 2026-02-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Daryl Hall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate named musical segments from Live From Daryl’s House; no parent episode also counted. 2026 upload is not established session date.	false	false	false
Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums	Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums Live 🔥 Swing & Jump Blues at Hot Jazz Jubilee 2025 | Sacramento (2-5)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/5GcqIdUwHvQ	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Dance Therapy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Source explicitly identifies swing,jump blues,early R&B and boogie-woogie at Hot Jazz Jubilee2025. Documented performance/session: 2025-08-29/2025-09-01. Video publication: 2026-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025-08-29/2025-09-01	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Dance Therapy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Source explicitly identifies swing,jump blues,early R&B and boogie-woogie at Hot Jazz Jubilee2025. Documented performance/session: 2025-08-29/2025-09-01.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	2026 The California Honeydrops “All Day, All Night”	https://www.youtube.com/embed/9YL3yaJMPHI	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: heuchertfamily. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Video publication: 2026-01-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: heuchertfamily. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	California Honeydrops 1/9/2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Se_5k18yU_Q	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: James Foster. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-01-09. Video publication: 2026-01-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-01-09	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: James Foster. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2026-01-09.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - Let The Good Times Roll - LIVE at Feierwerk, München	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yjpe4L0mvdc	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: AudioMobil. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2025-06-03. Video publication: 2025-06-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025-06-03	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: AudioMobil. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2025-06-03.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - "Just Like Summer" (Live at The Sheen Center)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y3HkJxVgr4c	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: WFUV Public Radio. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2024-09-03. Video publication: 2024-10-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2024-09-03	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: WFUV Public Radio. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2024-09-03.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - "Sunshine Getaway" [Official Music Video]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Om58xSj9bcc	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: JD McPherson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again. Video publication: 2024-06-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: JD McPherson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again.	false	false	false
Louis Jordan	Louis Jordan - Old Age	https://www.youtube.com/embed/vRpR4QtNYs8	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Bearcat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical R&B repertoire; recent upload/remaster does not establish a new recording. Video publication: 2023-10-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Bearcat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical R&B repertoire; recent upload/remaster does not establish a new recording.	false	false	false
Jerry Lee Lewis; Ray Charles; Fats Domino	Legendary Jam Session: Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino & Ray Charles (1986)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/rK-wHRDUCR4	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jerry Lee Lewis. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate all-star jam and identified rehearsal; not alternate uploads of the same take. Documented performance/session: 1986. Video publication: 2023-06-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1986	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jerry Lee Lewis. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate all-star jam and identified rehearsal; not alternate uploads of the same take. Documented performance/session: 1986.	false	false	false
The Bellfuries	THE BELLFURIES - 25th Rockabilly Rave - 'Beaumont Blues' & 'You're Love (Is All I'm Missing)'	https://www.youtube.com/embed/qF-u9w9ay5s	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: rockinbilly40. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Two identified works at Rockabilly Rave2023. Documented performance/session: 2023. Video publication: 2023-06-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2023	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: rockinbilly40. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Two identified works at Rockabilly Rave2023. Documented performance/session: 2023.	false	false	false
Jerry Lee Lewis; Ray Charles; Fats Domino	Jerry Lee Lewis with Fats Domino & Ray Charles - Jambalaya (RARE REHEARSAL FOOTAGE 1986)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/EJXJwBhH2Ik	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jerry Lee Lewis. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate all-star jam and identified rehearsal; not alternate uploads of the same take. Documented performance/session: 1986. Video publication: 2023-06-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1986	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jerry Lee Lewis. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Separate all-star jam and identified rehearsal; not alternate uploads of the same take. Documented performance/session: 1986.	false	false	false
Bob Denson’s Blues	North Side Gal by J D MacPherson - Bob Denson's Blues	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Su3FUCPgPE	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: BobDensonMusic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Actual North Side Gal cover; Bob Denson guitar/vocals,Angelo Mancuso bass/vocals,Raul Diaz-Cobo drums. Video publication: 2023-04-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: BobDensonMusic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Actual North Side Gal cover; Bob Denson guitar/vocals,Angelo Mancuso bass/vocals,Raul Diaz-Cobo drums.	false	false	false
JD McPherson; The Mavericks	JD McPherson + The Mavericks: "Lucille" (Little Richard), Cayamo music cruise, March 24, 2022	https://www.youtube.com/embed/q3twGYAqej0	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: BrianMillerConcerts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Little Richard Lucille cover at Cayamo. Documented performance/session: 2022-03-24. Video publication: 2022-03-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2022-03-24	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: BrianMillerConcerts. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Little Richard Lucille cover at Cayamo. Documented performance/session: 2022-03-24.	false	false	false
Nick Waterhouse	Nick Waterhouse - B. Santa Ana, 1986 - 3/30/2021 - Hotel Cafe - Los Angeles CA	https://www.youtube.com/embed/XCu0Kdj4Npg	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Paste Magazine. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Hotel Cafe Los Angeles session. Documented performance/session: 2021-03-30. Video publication: 2021-04-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2021-03-30	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Paste Magazine. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Hotel Cafe Los Angeles session. Documented performance/session: 2021-03-30.	false	false	false
The California Honeydrops	The California Honeydrops Livestream from Mr. Tipples 12/4/20	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8dyvewKArIQ	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The California Honeydrops. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2020-12-04. Video publication: 2020-12-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2020-12-04	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: The California Honeydrops. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Blues/R&B band performance,including separately identified Otis Clay soul interpretation; each full programme counts once and is separate from the named cuts/events. Documented performance/session: 2020-12-04.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - Let The Good Times Roll - Live at Daytrotter - 6/24/2016	https://www.youtube.com/embed/vse7ZnX_qfo	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Paste Magazine. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2016-06-24. Video publication: 2018-06-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2016-06-24	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Paste Magazine. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2016-06-24.	false	false	false
Louis Jordan	Choo Choo Ch'Boogie	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yv1GRFk85LM	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical R&B repertoire; recent upload/remaster does not establish a new recording. Distributor release: 1987-09-30; reissue date does not establish original recording. Video publication: 2017-11-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical R&B repertoire; recent upload/remaster does not establish a new recording. Distributor release: 1987-09-30; reissue date does not establish original recording.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	KFOG Private Concert: JD McPherson - Full Concert	https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRrnXRRf_D8	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Cumulus Digital - SF. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again. Video publication: 2017-10-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Cumulus Digital - SF. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again.	false	false	false
Ruth Brown; Bonnie Raitt	Ruth Brown & Bonnie Raitt - The Late Show David Letterman 8-21-1997	https://www.youtube.com/embed/9wQ0W40gYkE	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Bonnie's Pride and Joy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Letterman stage performance. Documented performance/session: 1997-08-21. Video publication: 2017-08-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1997-08-21	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Bonnie's Pride and Joy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Letterman stage performance. Documented performance/session: 1997-08-21.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - "LUCKY PENNY" [Official Video]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hj5ZzXfTlpM	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: New West Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again. Video publication: 2017-08-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: New West Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again.	false	false	false
Louis Jordan	Louis Jordan - Workin' Man - 1962 R&B Popcorn	https://www.youtube.com/embed/5oI2mECRJu4	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: People Tell Me I Have Too Many Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Tangerine926,Workin’ Man. Documented performance/session: 1962. Video publication: 2017-03-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1962	audio	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: People Tell Me I Have Too Many Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Tangerine926,Workin’ Man. Documented performance/session: 1962.	false	false	false
Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones	Doug Deming And The Jewel Tones @ The Pork Butt Blues Festival April 2016	https://www.youtube.com/embed/sJxOqiPaZVo	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Steve Arvey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Pork Butt Blues Festival musical excerpt. Documented performance/session: 2016-04. Video publication: 2016-05-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2016-04	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Steve Arvey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Pork Butt Blues Festival musical excerpt. Documented performance/session: 2016-04.	false	false	false
Louis Jordan	Louis Jordan - Hardhead - 1963 Bluesy R&B on Tangerine Records label	https://www.youtube.com/embed/HjFA0OAzpos	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Wrigley Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Tangerine historical release. Documented performance/session: 1963. Video publication: 2015-12-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1963	audio	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Wrigley Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Tangerine historical release. Documented performance/session: 1963.	false	false	false
Ruth Brown	Ruth Brown - It's Raining Teardrops From My Eyes (1955)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/hOoWaidHaZ4	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: vintage video clips. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical1955performance footage. Documented performance/session: 1955. Video publication: 2014-10-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1955	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: vintage video clips. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical1955performance footage. Documented performance/session: 1955.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	2013 Official Americana Awards - JD McPherson "North Side Gal"	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mDFj6qJAIho	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: AMERICANAFEST. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2013. Video publication: 2014-04-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2013	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: AMERICANAFEST. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2013.	false	false	false
Big Joe Turner	BIG JOE TURNER. Shake, Rattle & Roll. Live 1954 Performance from Rhythm & Blues Revue	https://www.youtube.com/embed/YhELpSeeipg	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Default Name. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical Shake,Rattle and Roll film performance retained once; later colorized upload held as same master. Video publication: 2013-09-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Default Name. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical Shake,Rattle and Roll film performance retained once; later colorized upload held as same master.	false	false	false
The Rhythm Rockets	Ruth Brown - Five, Ten, Fifteen Hours (5-10-15) by The Rhythm Rockets	https://www.youtube.com/embed/35aJ9NFFhBM	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Susie Q. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Ruth Brown5-10-15Hours interpretation. Video publication: 2013-02-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Susie Q. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Ruth Brown5-10-15Hours interpretation.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - Abigail Blue (Live on KEXP)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/MBm-TXfIXkA	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: KEXP. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2012-06-01. Video publication: 2012-12-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2012-06-01	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: KEXP. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2012-06-01.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - North Side Gal (Live on KEXP)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/IyMsYMSXO6o	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: KEXP. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2012-03-16. Video publication: 2012-04-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2012-03-16	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: KEXP. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Documented performance/session: 2012-03-16.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	JD McPherson - North Side Gal (Unplugged) | Mahogany Session	https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRX46wcJMo0	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Mahogany. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again. Video publication: 2012-03-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Mahogany. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again.	false	false	false
Ruth Brown	Ruth Brown Mama he treats your daughter mean2.flv	https://www.youtube.com/embed/2WKxJfmN_ac	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Roger Stelfox. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical1955performance footage. Documented performance/session: 1955. Video publication: 2012-01-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1955	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Roger Stelfox. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical1955performance footage. Documented performance/session: 1955.	false	false	false
JD McPherson	J.D. McPherson - North Side Gal (OFFICIAL VIDEO)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/aZGn4LncY0g	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: HiSTYLERECORDS. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again. Video publication: 2010-10-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: HiSTYLERECORDS. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Individual studio/live interpretations are distinguished by event; no KFOG full-programme cuts counted again.	false	false	false
Louis Jordan	Louis Jordan - I Know What You're Putting Down	https://www.youtube.com/embed/hlfQlPoZsyQ	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: mrstep2me. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical R&B repertoire; recent upload/remaster does not establish a new recording. Video publication: 2010-09-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: mrstep2me. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Historical R&B repertoire; recent upload/remaster does not establish a new recording.	false	false	false
Fats Domino	Fats Domino - Blue Monday (Live From Austin TX)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/BL7ewrol7g4	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Live From Austin TX. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Live From Austin TX archive,Blue Monday. Video publication: 2008-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Live From Austin TX. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Live From Austin TX archive,Blue Monday.	false	false	false
Fats Domino; Ricky Nelson	Fats Domino & Ricky Nelson - I'm Walking (Colour)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/qWfsJx1ycY0	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jesper Kool. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Joint I’m Walkin’ interpretation. Video publication: 2006-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Rhythm and blues musical recording. Source: Jesper Kool. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Historical jump/R&B repertoire or a specific modern band interpretation of that lineage; not generic contemporary R&B assigned by artist name. US repertoire scope does not assert a US filming location. Joint I’m Walkin’ interpretation.	false	false	false

Related genres

Blues, jazz, gospel, rock and roll, soul and contemporary R&B share musicians and selected musical resources with this field. Commercial naming has sometimes concealed those relationships or distributed credit unequally. Careful listening restores attention to the craft of Black singers, instrumentalists and writers without assuming that every later style sounds the same. Rhythm and blues offers a way to hear social motion becoming musical motion: an ensemble organizes a compelling pulse, a voice places experience inside it, and an audience responds through recognition, humor, dancing and repeated return.

References and further reading

• AllMusic — R&B

Hotspot mushrooms

Historical R&B source landscapes extend through southern roots and northern/western migration-linked publics. Adopted overseas roots-music and dance cultures appear more softly than American core regions.

These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms

ID	Location	Latitude	Longitude	Radius (km)	Strength	Notes
rhythm-and-blues-south	Southern American Rhythm and blues landscape	33	-88	1900	1	Sustained regional production, shared listening and cultural adoption beyond individual venues; soft edge is an editorial interpretation, not measured audience share.
rhythm-and-blues-north	Great Lakes and northeastern Rhythm and blues landscape	41	-82	1900	0.95	Sustained regional production, shared listening and cultural adoption beyond individual venues; soft edge is an editorial interpretation, not measured audience share.
rhythm-and-blues-west	Western American Rhythm and blues landscape	36	-119	1650	0.8	Sustained regional production, shared listening and cultural adoption beyond individual venues; soft edge is an editorial interpretation, not measured audience share.
rhythm-and-blues-britain	British Rhythm and blues adopted landscape	54	-2	1100	0.8	Sustained regional production, shared listening and cultural adoption beyond individual venues; soft edge is an editorial interpretation, not measured audience share.
rhythm-and-blues-europe	Continental European Rhythm and blues circuit	49	9	1750	0.6	Sustained regional production, shared listening and cultural adoption beyond individual venues; soft edge is an editorial interpretation, not measured audience share.
rhythm-and-blues-japan	Japanese Rhythm and blues specialist circuit	36	137	1050	0.5	Sustained regional production, shared listening and cultural adoption beyond individual venues; soft edge is an editorial interpretation, not measured audience share.