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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And then there was some soul music in there as well.
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Akili King, Essence, 2 July 2024
That feeling translates across Into The Blue, an album that could blindside his loyal fanbase in soul music, but contains potential pop hits and summer anthems that could expand his audience.
—Blake Gillespie, SPIN, 28 June 2024
The queen of soul music stopped by the Queen City on Thursday.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 28 June 2024
Your career has been heavily influenced by older soul music.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 28 June 2024
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Akili King, Essence, 2 July 2024
That feeling translates across Into The Blue, an album that could blindside his loyal fanbase in soul music, but contains potential pop hits and summer anthems that could expand his audience.
—Blake Gillespie, SPIN, 28 June 2024
The queen of soul music stopped by the Queen City on Thursday.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 28 June 2024
Your career has been heavily influenced by older soul music.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 28 June 2024
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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