Soul music is a well-liked music genre that originated in the African American community. It combines elements of African American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and jazz. There is still a following for R&B. New Edition toured the country twice last year, and Charlie Wilson and Mary J Blige are on the road, and so is Brian McKnight.
The best soul singers, such as Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keyes, Mary J Blige, Diana Ross, and The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and others are timeless. Modern R&B is more radio friendly.