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 the movie, which was called Open Five, was basically just a love letter to Memphis and to the soul music there and to the food there.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
The track earned a Grammy nod for best country song in 1972 and famously covered by soul music icon Al Green.
—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
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
The track earned a Grammy nod for best country song in 1972 and famously covered by soul music icon Al Green.
—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
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“Soul music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20music. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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