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 track earned a Grammy nod for best country song in 1972 and famously covered by soul music icon Al Green.
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Annie Blackman, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Once nearly lost to obscurity, Shane’s important contributions to soul music and LGBTQ heritage will finally be officially recognized with a historical marker in her hometown of Nashville on Friday evening.
—Dan Allen, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
The late soul music legend will be honored posthumously with a star on Friday, Oct. 4, at 11:30 a.m.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly history.
—Aaron X. Smith, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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Annie Blackman, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Once nearly lost to obscurity, Shane’s important contributions to soul music and LGBTQ heritage will finally be officially recognized with a historical marker in her hometown of Nashville on Friday evening.
—Dan Allen, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
The late soul music legend will be honored posthumously with a star on Friday, Oct. 4, at 11:30 a.m.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly history.
—Aaron X. Smith, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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