Rhythm and blues
Category: Genre
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. [1]
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. [2]
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. [1]
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.
| Repertoire | Field use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| popular | regional | Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates. |
| 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.[3] 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.[4] | 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.[5] 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.[6] | 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.[7] | 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.[8] | 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.[9] | 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.[10] | 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.[11] | 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.[12] | 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.[13] | 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.[14] | 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.[15] | 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.[16] | 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.[17] | 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.[18] | 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.[19] | 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.[20] | 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.[21] | 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.[22] | 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.[23] | 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.[24] | 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.[25] | 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.[26] | 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.[27] | 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.[28] | 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.[29] | 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.[30] | 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.[31] | 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.[32] | 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.[33] | 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.[34] | 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.[35] | 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.[36] | 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.[37] | 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.[38] | 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.[39] | 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.[40] | 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.[41] | 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.[42] | 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.[43] | 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.[44] | 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.[45] | 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.[46] | 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.[47] | 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.[48] | 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.[49] | 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.[50] | 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.[51] | 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.[52] | 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.[53] | 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.[54] | 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.[55] | 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.[56] | 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.[57] | 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.[58] | 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.[59] | 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.[60] | 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.[61] | 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.[62] | 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.[63] | 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.[64] | 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.[65] | 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.[66] | 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tell It Like It Is: A History of Rhythm and Blues — Smithsonian Folklife.
- ↑ The Sounds of Twentieth-Century America — Smithsonian Folkways liner notes.
- ↑ Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five — Caldonia — The Ed Sullivan Show, 1957. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
- ↑ Ruth Brown — Hey Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean — live. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
- ↑ Ray Charles and the Raelettes featuring Billy Preston — What’d I Say — The Ed Sullivan Show, 1967. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
- ↑ The California Honeydrops - When It Was Wrong.
- ↑ It’s Time cover of Nick Waterhouse. Recorded last summer. #livemusicnewmexico #therndbandabq.
- ↑ Chop Choo Ch’Boogie, by EVOutlaws.
- ↑ 'Mother of Lies' (JD McPherson Cover) | Mid Century Meltdown.
- ↑ The California Honeydrops, Live Learn, Rockin the Docks, Lewes, DE, 8-4-26.
- ↑ California Honey Drops live Ocean Mist [8/1/2026].
- ↑ Jump Blues "Women & Cadillacs" Austin John + McKinley James @ Acme Feed & Seed.
- ↑ California Honeydrops - El Gonzo Festival San Jose Del Cabo, BCS, MX 5-9-26 full set HD tripod.
- ↑ Ray Charles - I'm A Fool (Live in Rome '89) [1440p60 Upscale | Remastered].
- ↑ All For Something (At 2026 Radius Rhythm and Riffs festival.).
- ↑ California Honeydrops - Cry For Me - Salt Lake City 5-16-26.
- ↑ Nick Waterhouse - Monterey live at the Aviator Nation Dreamland, 2/11/26.
- ↑ Duke Robillard - R&B Night 2026 Groningen.
- ↑ The California Honeydrops - Just One More (Live) [Bluesfest Backstage].
- ↑ Nick Waterhouse - Indian Love Call (Live at Studio Paradiso San Francisco, CA 2012).
- ↑ The California Honeydrops - Wind Howling (Live) [Bluesfest Backstage].
- ↑ Live at Paste Studio - Nick Waterhouse (Live at Paste Studio NYC New York, NY 2014).
- ↑ Nick Waterhouse - Wherever She Goes (She Is Wanted) (Live at Paste Studio NYC New York, NY 2019).
- ↑ Nasty Boogie Woogie, California Honeydrops, Belly Up, March, 2026.
- ↑ The California Honeydrops perform Otis Clay's "Tryin' to Live My Life Without You" 2026-03-14.
- ↑ Nick Waterhouse.Bilbao.2026.
- ↑ Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - If You Want Trouble (Live From Daryl's House).
- ↑ Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Say I Wanna Know (Live From Daryl's House).
- ↑ Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Some Place (Live From Daryl's House).
- ↑ Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Time's All Gone (Live From Daryl's House).
- ↑ Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Hit The Road Jack (Live From Daryl's House).
- ↑ Daryl Hall & Nick Waterhouse - Problem With You (Live From Daryl's House).
- ↑ Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums Live 🔥 Swing & Jump Blues at Hot Jazz Jubilee 2025 | Sacramento (2-5).
- ↑ 2026 The California Honeydrops “All Day, All Night”.
- ↑ California Honeydrops 1/9/2026.
- ↑ JD McPherson - Let The Good Times Roll - LIVE at Feierwerk, München.
- ↑ JD McPherson - "Just Like Summer" (Live at The Sheen Center).
- ↑ JD McPherson - "Sunshine Getaway" [Official Music Video].
- ↑ Louis Jordan - Old Age.
- ↑ Legendary Jam Session: Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino & Ray Charles (1986).
- ↑ THE BELLFURIES - 25th Rockabilly Rave - 'Beaumont Blues' & 'You're Love (Is All I'm Missing)'.
- ↑ Jerry Lee Lewis with Fats Domino & Ray Charles - Jambalaya (RARE REHEARSAL FOOTAGE 1986).
- ↑ North Side Gal by J D MacPherson - Bob Denson's Blues.
- ↑ JD McPherson + The Mavericks: "Lucille" (Little Richard), Cayamo music cruise, March 24, 2022.
- ↑ Nick Waterhouse - B. Santa Ana, 1986 - 3/30/2021 - Hotel Cafe - Los Angeles CA.
- ↑ The California Honeydrops Livestream from Mr. Tipples 12/4/20.
- ↑ JD McPherson - Let The Good Times Roll - Live at Daytrotter - 6/24/2016.
- ↑ Choo Choo Ch'Boogie.
- ↑ KFOG Private Concert: JD McPherson - Full Concert.
- ↑ Ruth Brown & Bonnie Raitt - The Late Show David Letterman 8-21-1997.
- ↑ JD McPherson - "LUCKY PENNY" [Official Video].
- ↑ Louis Jordan - Workin' Man - 1962 R&B Popcorn.
- ↑ Doug Deming And The Jewel Tones @ The Pork Butt Blues Festival April 2016.
- ↑ Louis Jordan - Hardhead - 1963 Bluesy R&B on Tangerine Records label.
- ↑ Ruth Brown - It's Raining Teardrops From My Eyes (1955).
- ↑ 2013 Official Americana Awards - JD McPherson "North Side Gal".
- ↑ BIG JOE TURNER. Shake, Rattle & Roll. Live 1954 Performance from Rhythm & Blues Revue.
- ↑ Ruth Brown - Five, Ten, Fifteen Hours (5-10-15) by The Rhythm Rockets.
- ↑ JD McPherson - Abigail Blue (Live on KEXP).
- ↑ JD McPherson - North Side Gal (Live on KEXP).
- ↑ JD McPherson - North Side Gal (Unplugged) | Mahogany Session.
- ↑ Ruth Brown Mama he treats your daughter mean2.flv.
- ↑ J.D. McPherson - North Side Gal (OFFICIAL VIDEO).
- ↑ Louis Jordan - I Know What You're Putting Down.
- ↑ Fats Domino - Blue Monday (Live From Austin TX).
- ↑ Fats Domino & Ricky Nelson - I'm Walking (Colour).
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.
| 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. |