soul music
noun
: music that originated in African American gospel singing, is closely related to rhythm and blues, and is characterized by intensity of feeling and vocal embellishments
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The guitarist, songwriter and record producer was not known for flashy playing, but his spare, catchy licks and solid rhythm chops helped define Memphis soul music.
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Christian Orozco, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Despite a modest catalog in size — only three albums in 30 years — D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, established himself as a pillar of the 1990s neo-soul music scene through large appreciation for the quality of his work.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Soultronics, as the 13-person touring band was called, Hamilton stood harmonizing and improvising behind the man who was crafting a new foundation for soul music.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo’s impact on soul music can’t be measured by charts or sales.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
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Christian Orozco, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Despite a modest catalog in size — only three albums in 30 years — D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, established himself as a pillar of the 1990s neo-soul music scene through large appreciation for the quality of his work.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Soultronics, as the 13-person touring band was called, Hamilton stood harmonizing and improvising behind the man who was crafting a new foundation for soul music.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo’s impact on soul music can’t be measured by charts or sales.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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