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New Orleans rhythm and blues is a style of rhythm and blues that originated in New Orleans. It was a direct precursor to rock and roll and strongly influenced ska. Instrumentation typically includes drums, bass, piano, horns, electric guitar, and vocals.
With an arsenal of slippery, good-foot grooves adapted from traditional Mardi Gras second-line rhythms, New Orleans R&B has evolved into a mighty, many-headed musical beast since its '50s beginnings with piano men like Professor Longhair and rock 'n' roll originator Fats Domino.
- Frank Ocean. One of the most talked about R&B artist of the 2010s, Frank Ocean emerged as an artist with un paralleled skills. A former member of the Odd Future, Frank Ocean’s career took off to legendary status, receiving high praise and numerous awards and nominations, including winning two Grammys.
- Normani. A former member of the short lived girl group Fifth Harmony, Normani quickly transitioned into becoming a successful solo artist. Despite not having the most extensive catalog of music, Normani quickly gained respect as a solo artist with the hit songs of “Waves,” “Motivation,” and her recent release “Wild Side.”
- Lucky Daye. Not only one of the hottest artist of the 2020s, especially among New Orleans R&B singers, but Lucky Daye has been one of the fastest rising stars in music.
- Jon Batiste. A true New Orleanians, Jon Batiste made it big time, crossing all major platforms, with the song “Freedom.” A mixture of pop, jazz, and rhythm and blues, Jon Batiste was one of the biggest artists of 2020 and 2021, receiving dozens of award nominations and becoming highly acclaimed.
In addition to the local talent, early rockers from elsewhere recorded many of their early hits in New Orleans using bands of New Orleans musicians. In 1949, New Orleans jazz musician, and Fats Domino producer Dave Bartholomew brought the tresillo directly from Cuban music into early R&B.
Always, forever, the city’s music is its beating heart – especially true during Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and other celebrations. The musical notes of jazz, brass, R&B, soul and many mixes fill the air along with night–blooming jasmine and other fabulous tropical fragrances.
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