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 big picture: Presley, 79, has also been a prominent supporter of Memphis' Rock 'n' Soul Museum, which also chronicles the city's role as a major hub for blues and soul music.
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The soul music performer was tragically killed earlier this month in a fatal car accident while leaving one show and headed to another.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Jerry Butler, a soul music giant who later served as a Windy City politician, has died following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
Sam Moore, half of the soul duo Sam & Dave, whose hits set the standard for soul music in the 1960s, died Friday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The soul music performer was tragically killed earlier this month in a fatal car accident while leaving one show and headed to another.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Jerry Butler, a soul music giant who later served as a Windy City politician, has died following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
Sam Moore, half of the soul duo Sam & Dave, whose hits set the standard for soul music in the 1960s, died Friday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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