SettingsAmerican soul singers
"King Ernest" Baker
"King Ernest" Baker (May 30, 1939 – March 5, 2000) was an American blues and soul singer.
"King Ernest" Baker (May 30, 1939 – March 5, 2000) was an American blues and soul singer.
Al Johnson (musician)
Alfred Orlando Johnson is an American R&B singer, writer, arranger and producer.
Alfred Orlando Johnson is an American R&B singer, writer, arranger and producer.
Alexa Ray Joel
Alexa Ray Joel (born December 29, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist.
Alexa Ray Joel (born December 29, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist.
Alexandra Lee
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alexandra Starlight
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook, better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American recording artist, musician and actress.
Alicia Augello Cook, better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American recording artist, musician and actress.
Alyson (singer)
Alyson is a New York City born singer-songwriter and producer now residing in Los Angeles.
Alyson is a New York City born singer-songwriter and producer now residing in Los Angeles.
Amii Stewart
Amy 'Amii' Paulette Stewart is an American contemporary R&B/disco/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record "Knock on Wood".
Amy 'Amii' Paulette Stewart is an American contemporary R&B/disco/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record "Knock on Wood".
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin, better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of Am...
André Lauren Benjamin, better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of Am...
Angela Bofill
Angela Bofill (born on May 2, 1954 in The Bronx) is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.
Angela Bofill (born on May 2, 1954 in The Bronx) is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.
Angela Winbush
Angela Winbush (born January 18, 1955) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist.
Angela Winbush (born January 18, 1955) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist.
Angie Stone
Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Ann Peebles
Ann Peebles (born April 27, 1947) is an African American singer-songwriter who gained celebrity for her Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label.
Ann Peebles (born April 27, 1947) is an African American singer-songwriter who gained celebrity for her Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label.
Ann Sexton
Ann Sexton is an American soul singer.
Ann Sexton is an American soul singer.
Annette Beard
Annette Beard Sterling Helton is an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for being one of the original members of popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Annette Beard Sterling Helton is an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for being one of the original members of popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Anthony Hamilton (musician)
Anthony Cornelius Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From, whic...
Anthony Cornelius Hamilton is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From, whic...
Anthony Watson
Anthony Reynard Watson, a native of Mobile, Alabama, is an American soul singer, who toured and recorded (off and on) with The Chi-Lites in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Anthony Reynard Watson, a native of Mobile, Alabama, is an American soul singer, who toured and recorded (off and on) with The Chi-Lites in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Anthony Watson (singer)
Anthony Reynard Watson, a native of Mobile, Alabama, is an American soul singer, who toured and recorded with The Chi-Lites in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Anthony Reynard Watson, a native of Mobile, Alabama, is an American soul singer, who toured and recorded with The Chi-Lites in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Anye Elite
Anye Elite (born Cornelius Aigner Ellis on August 31, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), aka Anye Ellis, is an American singer-songwriter and LGBT activist.
Anye Elite (born Cornelius Aigner Ellis on August 31, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), aka Anye Ellis, is an American singer-songwriter and LGBT activist.
Ari Margo
Ari Margo is Mitch Margo's younger son, who performs with his Father in the oldies band, "The Tokens" who were made famous by their 1961 recording of The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Ari's name is deriv...
Ari Margo is Mitch Margo's younger son, who performs with his Father in the oldies band, "The Tokens" who were made famous by their 1961 recording of The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Ari's name is deriv...
Aubrey Ayala
Aubrey Ayala is a vocal artist from Philadelphia.
Aubrey Ayala is a vocal artist from Philadelphia.
Barbara Mason
Barbara Mason (born 9 August 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American R&B/soul singer best known for her 1965 hit song, "Yes, I'm Ready".
Barbara Mason (born 9 August 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American R&B/soul singer best known for her 1965 hit song, "Yes, I'm Ready".
Barbara Pennington
Barbara Pennington (born 1950s) is an American Hi-NRG and soul music artist of the 1970s and 1980s.
Barbara Pennington (born 1950s) is an American Hi-NRG and soul music artist of the 1970s and 1980s.
Barbara Randolph
Barbara Randolph (5 May 1942 - 15 July 2002) was an African American singer and actress who recorded for Motown Records in the 1960s.
Barbara Randolph (5 May 1942 - 15 July 2002) was an African American singer and actress who recorded for Motown Records in the 1960s.
Barbara Tucker
Barbara Tucker (born March 19, 1967, Brooklyn, New York), is an African American house, R&B and soul singer, songwriter and choreographer.
Barbara Tucker (born March 19, 1967, Brooklyn, New York), is an African American house, R&B and soul singer, songwriter and choreographer.
Barry White
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ( – ), was an American composer and singer-songwriter.
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ( – ), was an American composer and singer-songwriter.
Beau Dollar
William Hargis Bowman, Jr. (April 21, 1941 – February 22, 2011), better known by his stage name, Beau Dollar, was a soul vocalist and drummer for King Records (USA).
William Hargis Bowman, Jr. (April 21, 1941 – February 22, 2011), better known by his stage name, Beau Dollar, was a soul vocalist and drummer for King Records (USA).
Ben E. King
Benjamin Earl King (born September 28, 1938), better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer.
Benjamin Earl King (born September 28, 1938), better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer.
Bessie Banks
Bessie Banks (born 1938) is an American soul singer, best known for her original recording of the Moody Blues’ hit song "Go Now".
Bessie Banks (born 1938) is an American soul singer, best known for her original recording of the Moody Blues’ hit song "Go Now".
Betty Davis
Betty Davis (née Betty Mabry) (born July 26, 1945) is an American funk, rock and soul singer.
Betty Davis (née Betty Mabry) (born July 26, 1945) is an American funk, rock and soul singer.
Betty Kelly
Betty Kelly (born September 16, 1944) is a former American singer, most famous for her tenure in the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Betty Kelly (born September 16, 1944) is a former American singer, most famous for her tenure in the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Betty Wright
Bessie Regina Norris, better known by her stage name, Betty Wright (born December 21, 1953), is a Grammy winning Miami-based soul and R&B singer-songwriter, who won fame in the 1970s with ...
Bessie Regina Norris, better known by her stage name, Betty Wright (born December 21, 1953), is a Grammy winning Miami-based soul and R&B singer-songwriter, who won fame in the 1970s with ...
Bettye LaVette
Bettye LaVette (born Betty Haskins on January 29, 1946) is an American soul singer-songwriter who made her first record at sixteen, but achieved only intermittent fame until 2005, with her...
Bettye LaVette (born Betty Haskins on January 29, 1946) is an American soul singer-songwriter who made her first record at sixteen, but achieved only intermittent fame until 2005, with her...
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles ( ; born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles ( ; born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Bilal (American singer)
Bilal Sayeed Oliver (born August 23, 1979), better known by his stage name Bilal, is an American jazz/alternative hip hop singer-songwriter, musician and producer.
Bilal Sayeed Oliver (born August 23, 1979), better known by his stage name Bilal, is an American jazz/alternative hip hop singer-songwriter, musician and producer.
Billy Bland
Billy Bland (born 5 April 1932, Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American R&B singer and songwriter.
Billy Bland (born 5 April 1932, Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American R&B singer and songwriter.
Billy Butler (singer)
Billy Butler (born June 7, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American soul singer and songwriter active principally in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Billy Butler (born June 7, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American soul singer and songwriter active principally in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Billy Henderson (American singer)
Billy Henderson (August 9, 1939February 2, 2007) was an African-American singer.
Billy Henderson (August 9, 1939February 2, 2007) was an African-American singer.
Billy Paul
Billy Paul (born Paul Williams; December 1, 1934) is a Grammy Award winning American soul singer, most known for his 1972 number-one single, "Me and Mrs.
Billy Paul (born Paul Williams; December 1, 1934) is a Grammy Award winning American soul singer, most known for his 1972 number-one single, "Me and Mrs.
Blowfly (artist)
Blowfly is the stage name and alternate persona of Clarence Reid (born February 14, 1939 or 1945, (sources differ) in Cochran, Georgia), who was a songwriter for many hit R&B acts in the 1...
Blowfly is the stage name and alternate persona of Clarence Reid (born February 14, 1939 or 1945, (sources differ) in Cochran, Georgia), who was a songwriter for many hit R&B acts in the 1...
Blu Cantrell
Blu Cantrell (born Tiffany Cobb on March 16, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Blu Cantrell (born Tiffany Cobb on March 16, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Bobby Bland
Robert Calvin Bland better known as Bobby "Blue" Bland, is an American singer of blues and soul.
Robert Calvin Bland better known as Bobby "Blue" Bland, is an American singer of blues and soul.
Bobby King
Bobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B, soul singer.
Bobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B, soul singer.
Bobby McClure
Bobby McClure (April 21, 1942, Chicago, Illinois – November 13, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer.
Bobby McClure (April 21, 1942, Chicago, Illinois – November 13, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer.
Bobby Womack
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack (; born March 4, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack (; born March 4, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Booker Newberry III
Booker Newberry III (born January 19, 1956, Youngstown, Ohio) is a singer and keyboardist, who was a member of the mid 1970s soul groups Sweet Thunder ("Baby I Need Your Love Today"), and Impact...
Booker Newberry III (born January 19, 1956, Youngstown, Ohio) is a singer and keyboardist, who was a member of the mid 1970s soul groups Sweet Thunder ("Baby I Need Your Love Today"), and Impact...
Brenda Holloway
Brenda Holloway is an American singer and songwriter, who was a recording artist for the Motown label during the 1960s.
Brenda Holloway is an American singer and songwriter, who was a recording artist for the Motown label during the 1960s.
Brenda Lee Eager
Brenda Lee Eager is an American soul singer, songwriter and musical theatre performer who has written and performed several hits, including "Ain't Understanding Mellow", "Close to You", and "Som...
Brenda Lee Eager is an American soul singer, songwriter and musical theatre performer who has written and performed several hits, including "Ain't Understanding Mellow", "Close to You", and "Som...
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Bunny DeBarge
Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge.
Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge.
Byron Stingily
Byron Stingily is an African American R&B and house-music singer born in Chicago, Illinois, known for his falsetto voice.
Byron Stingily is an African American R&B and house-music singer born in Chicago, Illinois, known for his falsetto voice.
Calvin Richardson
Calvin Richardson (born in Monroe, North Carolina) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Calvin Richardson (born in Monroe, North Carolina) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Carol Lynn Townes
Carol Lynn Townes is an American soul singer from Warrenton, North Carolina.
Carol Lynn Townes is an American soul singer from Warrenton, North Carolina.
Carolyn Franklin
Carolyn Ann Franklin (May 13, 1944 – April 25, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter and the baby sister of musician Aretha Franklin and daughter of prominent preacher C. L. Franklin.
Carolyn Ann Franklin (May 13, 1944 – April 25, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter and the baby sister of musician Aretha Franklin and daughter of prominent preacher C. L. Franklin.
Carolyn Griffey
Carolyn Griffey is an American female soul vocalist, and member of the soul funk group Shalamar.
Carolyn Griffey is an American female soul vocalist, and member of the soul funk group Shalamar.
CeCe Peniston
CeCe Peniston (born Cecilia Veronica Peniston; September 6, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen.
CeCe Peniston (born Cecilia Veronica Peniston; September 6, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen.
Cee Lo Green
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway (born May 30, 1974), better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor.
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway (born May 30, 1974), better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor.
Celeste Scalone
Celeste Scalone on April 18, 1984, better known by her stage name Penahit, is an American recording artist, songwriter and actress.
Celeste Scalone on April 18, 1984, better known by her stage name Penahit, is an American recording artist, songwriter and actress.
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan, frequently known as the Queen of Funk, is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer and composer who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band ...
Chaka Khan, frequently known as the Queen of Funk, is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer and composer who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band ...
Charles Bradley (singer)
Charles Bradley (born 1948, Gainesville, Florida), commonly referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," is a funk/soul/R&B singer signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records d...
Charles Bradley (born 1948, Gainesville, Florida), commonly referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," is a funk/soul/R&B singer signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records d...
Charlie Allen (singer)
Charlie Allen was one of the founding members of blues and rock outfit Pacific Gas & Electric and the vocalist for the group.
Charlie Allen was one of the founding members of blues and rock outfit Pacific Gas & Electric and the vocalist for the group.
Charlie Whitehead
Charlie Whitehead was a soul singer from Franklin, Virginia.
Charlie Whitehead was a soul singer from Franklin, Virginia.
Charlie Wilson (singer)
Charles Kent "Charlie" Wilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band, which retired in 2010.
Charles Kent "Charlie" Wilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band, which retired in 2010.
Chauncey Black (singer)
Chauncey Black is a singer & co-founder of Blackstreet.
Chauncey Black is a singer & co-founder of Blackstreet.
Cheryl Lynn
Lynda Cheryl Smith (born March 11, 1957), known better by her professional name Cheryl Lynn, is a female African-American disco, R&B and soul singer known best for her 1978 disco song, "Go...
Lynda Cheryl Smith (born March 11, 1957), known better by her professional name Cheryl Lynn, is a female African-American disco, R&B and soul singer known best for her 1978 disco song, "Go...
Chico DeBarge
Jonathan Arthur "Chico" DeBarge is an American R&B singer and a younger brother of the members of the Motown family act DeBarge.
Jonathan Arthur "Chico" DeBarge is an American R&B singer and a younger brother of the members of the Motown family act DeBarge.
Chris Bartley
Chris Bartley (born April 17, 1947 or 1949, Harlem -- October 26, 2009) was an American R&B singer.
Chris Bartley (born April 17, 1947 or 1949, Harlem -- October 26, 2009) was an American R&B singer.
Chris Jasper
Chris Jasper (born Christopher H. Jasper, December 30, 1951, Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former member of both the Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley.
Chris Jasper (born Christopher H. Jasper, December 30, 1951, Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former member of both the Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley.
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter on the Island Def Jam Music Group.
Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter on the Island Def Jam Music Group.
Christopher Williams (singer)
Christopher Williams (born Troy Christopher Williams on August 22, 1967, in The Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American R&B singer and actor.
Christopher Williams (born Troy Christopher Williams on August 22, 1967, in The Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American R&B singer and actor.
Cissy Houston
Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston is a Grammy Award–winning American soul and gospel singer.
Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston is a Grammy Award–winning American soul and gospel singer.
Claudette Ortiz
Claudette Ortiz (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer and model, most famous as the female in the R&B group City High.
Claudette Ortiz (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer and model, most famous as the female in the R&B group City High.
Claudine Clark
Claudine Clark is an American R&B musician, best known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights", which reached #5 on the Billboard pop chart.
Claudine Clark is an American R&B musician, best known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights", which reached #5 on the Billboard pop chart.
Colonel Abrams
Colonel Abrams is a house and urban musician who actual name is Colonel Abrams was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in New York City, New York.
Colonel Abrams is a house and urban musician who actual name is Colonel Abrams was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in New York City, New York.
Conya Doss
Conya Doss (born in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
Conya Doss (born in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
Curtis Hairston
Curtis Hairston (10 October 1961 - 18 January 1996) was a US soul/funk vocalist who had a number of Top 75 hits in the UK and US, both as a solo artist and as a featured artist in the B. B. & Q....
Curtis Hairston (10 October 1961 - 18 January 1996) was a US soul/funk vocalist who had a number of Top 75 hits in the UK and US, both as a solo artist and as a featured artist in the B. B. & Q....
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions an...
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions an...
D'Angelo
Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
Dalvin DeGrate
Dalvin DeGrate is an R&B/soul musician, singer and rapper, one-quarter of the R&B group Jodeci.
Dalvin DeGrate is an R&B/soul musician, singer and rapper, one-quarter of the R&B group Jodeci.
Dana Fuchs
Dana Fuchs is an American singer, songwriter, actress and voice over talent most famous for her performance in the 2007 film Across the Universe, in which she played the role of Sadie.
Dana Fuchs is an American singer, songwriter, actress and voice over talent most famous for her performance in the 2007 film Across the Universe, in which she played the role of Sadie.
Darrell Banks
Darrell Banks (born Darrell Eubanks) (July 25, 1937 – February 24, 1970) was an American soul singer.
Darrell Banks (born Darrell Eubanks) (July 25, 1937 – February 24, 1970) was an American soul singer.
Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson is an American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group, En Vogue.
Dawn Robinson is an American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group, En Vogue.
Dean Parrish
Dean Parrish is an American soul singer from New York, best known for the song, "I'm On My Way", which became famous for being the last record that was played at the final Northern Soul all-nigh...
Dean Parrish is an American soul singer from New York, best known for the song, "I'm On My Way", which became famous for being the last record that was played at the final Northern Soul all-nigh...
Dee Clark
Dee Clark (November 7, 1938 – December 7, 1990) was an African-American soul singer best known for a string of R&B and pop hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the ballad "Raindrops...
Dee Clark (November 7, 1938 – December 7, 1990) was an African-American soul singer best known for a string of R&B and pop hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the ballad "Raindrops...
Dee Dee Warwick
Dee Dee Warwick (September 25, 1945 October 18, 2008) was an African-American soul singer.
Dee Dee Warwick (September 25, 1945 October 18, 2008) was an African-American soul singer.
Dee Edwards (singer)
Doris Jean Harrell (June 19, 1945 – January 25, 2006), who recorded professionally under the name Dee Edwards, was an American singer.
Doris Jean Harrell (June 19, 1945 – January 25, 2006), who recorded professionally under the name Dee Edwards, was an American singer.
Deon Jackson
Deon Jackson (born January 26, 1946), is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Deon Jackson (born January 26, 1946), is an American soul singer and songwriter.
DeVante Swing
Donald Earle DeGrate, Jr. (born September 29, 1969 in Hampton, Virginia), better known by his stage name DeVante Swing, is an American record producer, singer, rapper and songwriter.
Donald Earle DeGrate, Jr. (born September 29, 1969 in Hampton, Virginia), better known by his stage name DeVante Swing, is an American record producer, singer, rapper and songwriter.
Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick, is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.
Dionne Warwick, is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.
Don Bryant
Don Bryant (born April 4, 1942) is a singer and songwriter.
Don Bryant (born April 4, 1942) is a singer and songwriter.
Doni Burdick
Doni Burdick is a Michigan-based soul singer, active in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Doni Burdick is a Michigan-based soul singer, active in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Donna Hightower
Donna Hightower is an American R&B, soul and jazz singer.
Donna Hightower is an American R&B, soul and jazz singer.
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948), known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s.
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948), known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s.
Donnie Williams
Donnie Williams is an American soul, gospel and jazz singer-songwriter who in 2004 became a Top 32 Finalist in Season 3 of American Idol.
Donnie Williams is an American soul, gospel and jazz singer-songwriter who in 2004 became a Top 32 Finalist in Season 3 of American Idol.
Dwele
Andwele Gardner, better known by her stage name Dwele is a soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan.
Andwele Gardner, better known by her stage name Dwele is a soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan.
Eddie Floyd
Eddie Floyd (born Eddie Lee Floyd, June 25, 1935, Montgomery, Alabama) is a soul/R&B singer and songwriter, best known for his work on the Stax record label in the 1960s and 1970s and the ...
Eddie Floyd (born Eddie Lee Floyd, June 25, 1935, Montgomery, Alabama) is a soul/R&B singer and songwriter, best known for his work on the Stax record label in the 1960s and 1970s and the ...
Eddie Levert
Edward "Eddie" Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, and is the lead vocalist of the soul/funk/R&B vocal group, The O'Jays.
Edward "Eddie" Levert (born June 16, 1942) is an American singer, and is the lead vocalist of the soul/funk/R&B vocal group, The O'Jays.
El DeBarge
Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge (born June 4, 1961) is an American R&B/pop singer known for his signature falsetto, was the lead singer and co-founder of the R&B/soul music group family group DeBarg...
Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge (born June 4, 1961) is an American R&B/pop singer known for his signature falsetto, was the lead singer and co-founder of the R&B/soul music group family group DeBarg...
Eldridge Holmes
Eldridge Holmes (1942 – November 13, 1998) was a New Orleans singer, who recorded throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, primarily with producer Allen Toussaint.
Eldridge Holmes (1942 – November 13, 1998) was a New Orleans singer, who recorded throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, primarily with producer Allen Toussaint.
Ella Washington
Ella Washington is an African-American former R&B and gospel singer, described as "an outstanding Southern soul vocalist" and best known for her 1969 hit "He Called Me Baby".
Ella Washington is an African-American former R&B and gospel singer, described as "an outstanding Southern soul vocalist" and best known for her 1969 hit "He Called Me Baby".
Emily Elbert
Emily Caroline Elbert (born December 21, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Emily Caroline Elbert (born December 21, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Eric Gable
Eric Gable is an American R&B singer.
Eric Gable is an American R&B singer.
Ernie Hines
Ernie Hines (born 1938) is an American Soul musician.
Ernie Hines (born 1938) is an American Soul musician.
Etta James
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins, January 25, 1938) is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter.
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins, January 25, 1938) is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter.
Eugene Record
Eugene Record (December 23, 1940 – July 22, 2005) was the American lead vocalist of the Chicago, Illinois based band, The Chi-Lites, during the 1960s and 1970s.
Eugene Record (December 23, 1940 – July 22, 2005) was the American lead vocalist of the Chicago, Illinois based band, The Chi-Lites, during the 1960s and 1970s.
Evelyn Thomas
Evelyn Thomas (born Ellen Lucille Thomas in August 1953) is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, best known for the dance hits "High Energy", "Masquerade", "Standing At The Crossroads", "R...
Evelyn Thomas (born Ellen Lucille Thomas in August 1953) is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, best known for the dance hits "High Energy", "Masquerade", "Standing At The Crossroads", "R...
Faith Evans
Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984) commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer and actress.
Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984) commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer and actress.
Florence Ballard
Florence Glenda Ballard Chapman was an American singer and a founding member of the Motown group The Supremes.
Florence Glenda Ballard Chapman was an American singer and a founding member of the Motown group The Supremes.
Frank Reed
Frank "Tchallah" Reed (born Frank Kevin Reed), is the current lead singer of the vocal group known as The Chi-Lites.
Frank "Tchallah" Reed (born Frank Kevin Reed), is the current lead singer of the vocal group known as The Chi-Lites.
Frankie J
Francisco Javier Bautista, Jr. (born December 7, 1975), better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings.
Francisco Javier Bautista, Jr. (born December 7, 1975), better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings.
Fred Hughes
Fred Hughes is an R&B singer.
Fred Hughes is an R&B singer.
Freda Payne
Freda Charcilia Payne (born September 19, 1942) is an American singer and actress best known for her million selling, 1970 hit single, "Band of Gold".
Freda Charcilia Payne (born September 19, 1942) is an American singer and actress best known for her million selling, 1970 hit single, "Band of Gold".
Freddie Gorman
Freddie Gorman (born Freddie Cortez Gorman, April 11, 1939 - June 13, 2006 was an American musician and record producer, most famous as a singer, songwriter for the Motown label in the lat...
Freddie Gorman (born Freddie Cortez Gorman, April 11, 1939 - June 13, 2006 was an American musician and record producer, most famous as a singer, songwriter for the Motown label in the lat...
Freddie Jackson
Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson (born on October 2, 1956) is an American soul singer.
Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson (born on October 2, 1956) is an American soul singer.
Freddie Lee Peterkin
Freddie Lee Peterkin, also known as Freddie Lee, is a published author and singer–songwriter and actor born in Pahokee, Florida known for his power soul vocals reminiscent of Bobby Womack,...
Freddie Lee Peterkin, also known as Freddie Lee, is a published author and singer–songwriter and actor born in Pahokee, Florida known for his power soul vocals reminiscent of Bobby Womack,...
Freddie Mack
Freddie Mack (15 September 1934 – 11 January 2009), sometimes also spelled Freddy Mack and also known as Mr. Superbad, was a retired light-heavyweight boxer who later enjoyed s...
Freddie Mack (15 September 1934 – 11 January 2009), sometimes also spelled Freddy Mack and also known as Mr. Superbad, was a retired light-heavyweight boxer who later enjoyed s...
G. C. Cameron
George Curtis "G.C." Cameron (born September 21, 1945 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American soul and R&B singer.
George Curtis "G.C." Cameron (born September 21, 1945 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American soul and R&B singer.
Garnet Mimms
Garnet Mimms is an American singer, influential in soul music and rhythm and blues.
Garnet Mimms is an American singer, influential in soul music and rhythm and blues.
Gene Dunlap
Gene Dunlap, born in Detroit, Michigan, was an American soul/disco Drummer.
Gene Dunlap, born in Detroit, Michigan, was an American soul/disco Drummer.
George McCrae
George McCrae (born October 19, 1944) is an American soul and disco singer, most famous for his 1974 hit "Rock Your Baby".
George McCrae (born October 19, 1944) is an American soul and disco singer, most famous for his 1974 hit "Rock Your Baby".
George Soulé (musician)
George Soulé is an American songwriter, singer, record producer, studio engineer and drummer, whose songs have been recorded by some of the most successful artists in soul music including Percy...
George Soulé is an American songwriter, singer, record producer, studio engineer and drummer, whose songs have been recorded by some of the most successful artists in soul music including Percy...
Gerald Alston
Gerald Alston (born 8 November 1951) is an R&B singer, and the lead singer with The Manhattans.
Gerald Alston (born 8 November 1951) is an R&B singer, and the lead singer with The Manhattans.
Geri King
Geri King (born March 28, 1979), is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, composer and record producer.
Geri King (born March 28, 1979), is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, composer and record producer.
Gil Saunders
Philadelphia native Gil Saunders grew up singing in the church at an early age.
Philadelphia native Gil Saunders grew up singing in the church at an early age.
Gladys Horton
Gladys Catherine Horton (May 30, 1944 – January 26, 2011) was an American R&B and pop singer, famous for being the founder and lead singer of the popular Motown all-female vocal group The ...
Gladys Catherine Horton (May 30, 1944 – January 26, 2011) was an American R&B and pop singer, famous for being the founder and lead singer of the popular Motown all-female vocal group The ...
Gladys Knight
Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author.
Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author.
Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor (born Gloria Fowles; September 7, 1948) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 ...
Gloria Gaynor (born Gloria Fowles; September 7, 1948) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 ...
Goapele
Goapele (pronounced gwa-puh-LAY; born Goapele Mohlabane July 11, 1977, is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter.
Goapele (pronounced gwa-puh-LAY; born Goapele Mohlabane July 11, 1977, is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter.
Gregory Abbott
Gregory Abbott (born April 2, 1954, New York City, New York) is an American soul musician (keyboards and drums), singer, composer and producer.
Gregory Abbott (born April 2, 1954, New York City, New York) is an American soul musician (keyboards and drums), singer, composer and producer.
Gwen Guthrie
Gwen Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. ...
Gwen Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. ...
Gwen McCrae
Gwen McCrae is an American R&B singer, best known for her March, 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair".
Gwen McCrae is an American R&B singer, best known for her March, 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair".
Hattie Littles
Hattie Littles (1937 - June 2000) was an American soul singer, best known for her 1963 single, "Your Love Is Wonderful," released on Motown's Gordy label.
Hattie Littles (1937 - June 2000) was an American soul singer, best known for her 1963 single, "Your Love Is Wonderful," released on Motown's Gordy label.
Hoagy Lands
Hoagy Lands (b. Victor I. Hoagland Sr., May 4, 1936 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Hoagy Lands (b. Victor I. Hoagland Sr., May 4, 1936 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Hoku
Hōkū Christian Ho (born June 10, 1981), known simply as Hoku, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actress.
Hōkū Christian Ho (born June 10, 1981), known simply as Hoku, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actress.
Howard Johnson (soul singer)
Howard Johnson, (born in Miami, Florida) was an American soul/disco singer, and founder of the group Niteflyte.
Howard Johnson, (born in Miami, Florida) was an American soul/disco singer, and founder of the group Niteflyte.
India.Arie
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American soul, R&B, and neo soul musician, songwriter, and producer.
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American soul, R&B, and neo soul musician, songwriter, and producer.
J. Blackfoot
J. Blackfoot, is an American soul singer, who was a member of The Soul Children in the late 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently had a moderately successful solo career.
J. Blackfoot, is an American soul singer, who was a member of The Soul Children in the late 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently had a moderately successful solo career.
J. J. Barnes
J. J. Barnes (born James Jay Barnes, November 30, 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer.
J. J. Barnes (born James Jay Barnes, November 30, 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer.
Jackie Payne
Jackie Payne is an American blues singer.
Jackie Payne is an American blues singer.
Jackie Ross
Jackie Ross (born 30 January 1946, St. Louis, Missouri) is an American soul singer.
Jackie Ross (born 30 January 1946, St. Louis, Missouri) is an American soul singer.
Jackie Wilson
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer.
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer.
Jaguar Wright
Jaguar Wright (born May 17, 1977) is a soul/R&B vocalist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jaguar Wright (born May 17, 1977) is a soul/R&B vocalist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
James Govan
James Govan (b. 1949) is an American R&B soul singer.
James Govan (b. 1949) is an American R&B soul singer.
Jamie Davis (musician)
Jamie Davis is an American country/soul/Southern rock musician whom is originally from Booneville, Mississippi.
Jamie Davis is an American country/soul/Southern rock musician whom is originally from Booneville, Mississippi.
Jamo Thomas
Jamo Thomas is an American Northern soul, soul and funk singer, best remembered for his 1967 hit single, "I Spy (For the FBI)".
Jamo Thomas is an American Northern soul, soul and funk singer, best remembered for his 1967 hit single, "I Spy (For the FBI)".
Jan Bradley
Jan Bradley (born Addie Bradley, July 6, 1943 in Byhalia, Mississippi) is an American soul singer.
Jan Bradley (born Addie Bradley, July 6, 1943 in Byhalia, Mississippi) is an American soul singer.
Javier Colon
Javier Colon (at times Javier Colón, born April 29, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter.
Javier Colon (at times Javier Colón, born April 29, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter.
Jaya (singer)
Jaya is a Filipino soul music singer, rapper, dancer, record producer, TV host, and actress.
Jaya is a Filipino soul music singer, rapper, dancer, record producer, TV host, and actress.
Jazmine Sullivan
Jazmine Marie Sullivan (born April 9, 1987) is an American recording artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jazmine Marie Sullivan (born April 9, 1987) is an American recording artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jean Carne
Jean Carn (born Sarah Jean Perkins on March 15, 1947 in Atlanta United States) is an American jazz and pop singer known for her unique vocalising and her impressive interpretative and impr...
Jean Carn (born Sarah Jean Perkins on March 15, 1947 in Atlanta United States) is an American jazz and pop singer known for her unique vocalising and her impressive interpretative and impr...
Jean Knight
Jean Knight (born Jean Caliste, January 26, 1943, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an African-American soul/R&B/funk singer, best known for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff".
Jean Knight (born Jean Caliste, January 26, 1943, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an African-American soul/R&B/funk singer, best known for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff".
Jennifer Holliday
Jennifer-Yvette Holliday (born October 19, 1960, Riverside, Texas) is an African-American singer and Tony Award-winning actress.
Jennifer-Yvette Holliday (born October 19, 1960, Riverside, Texas) is an African-American singer and Tony Award-winning actress.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981) is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson.
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981) is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson.
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer, bassist, composer, a member of The Jackson 5, older brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson and...
Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer, bassist, composer, a member of The Jackson 5, older brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson and...
Jesse Boykins III
Jesse Boykins III in Chicago, IL is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and producer.
Jesse Boykins III in Chicago, IL is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and producer.
Jesse Powell
Jesse Powell (born September 12, 1971) is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul songwriter-singer.
Jesse Powell (born September 12, 1971) is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul songwriter-singer.
Jessica Cleaves
Jessica Cleaves (born December 10, 1948, in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer and songwriter.
Jessica Cleaves (born December 10, 1948, in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer and songwriter.
Jill Scott
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is a Grammy-winning American poet, actress, and singer-songwriter.
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is a Grammy-winning American poet, actress, and singer-songwriter.
Jimmy Hughes (singer)
Jimmy Hughes is an American former rhythm and blues singer, whose biggest successes in the mid 1960s, notably his hit "Steal Away", were important in the early development of the Muscle Shoals m...
Jimmy Hughes is an American former rhythm and blues singer, whose biggest successes in the mid 1960s, notably his hit "Steal Away", were important in the early development of the Muscle Shoals m...
Jimmy Lewis (musician)
Jimmy Lewis is a North American soul musician, whose songs include "Message to the Ladies", "That Won't Stop Me from Loving You," and "I Can't Leave You Alone".
Jimmy Lewis is a North American soul musician, whose songs include "Message to the Ladies", "That Won't Stop Me from Loving You," and "I Can't Leave You Alone".
Jimmy Radcliffe
James "Jimmy" Radcliffe (November 18, 1936 – July 27, 1973) was an American soul singer, composer, arranger, conductor and record producer.
James "Jimmy" Radcliffe (November 18, 1936 – July 27, 1973) was an American soul singer, composer, arranger, conductor and record producer.
Jimmy Ruffin
Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939) is an American soul singer, and elder brother of the late David Ruffin of The Temptations.
Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939) is an American soul singer, and elder brother of the late David Ruffin of The Temptations.
Jo Armstead
Josephine "Jo" Armstead, often known as "Joshie" Jo Armstead, is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Josephine "Jo" Armstead, often known as "Joshie" Jo Armstead, is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Jody Watley
Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Ja...
Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Ja...
Joe Hinton
Joe Hinton (November 15, 1929 – August 13, 1968) was an American soul singer.
Joe Hinton (November 15, 1929 – August 13, 1968) was an American soul singer.
Joe Quarterman
Joe Quarterman, aka Sir Joe Quarterman and sometimes misspelled as Joe Quatermain is an American funk and soul singer.
Joe Quarterman, aka Sir Joe Quarterman and sometimes misspelled as Joe Quatermain is an American funk and soul singer.
Joe Tex
Joseph Arrington, Jr. (August 8, 1933 – August 13, 1982), better known as "Joe Tex", was an American Southern soul singer-songwriter, most popular during the 1960s and 1970s.
Joseph Arrington, Jr. (August 8, 1933 – August 13, 1982), better known as "Joe Tex", was an American Southern soul singer-songwriter, most popular during the 1960s and 1970s.
Johnny Daye
Johnny Daye is a soul singer from Pittsburgh who released six singles between 1965 and 1968.
Johnny Daye is a soul singer from Pittsburgh who released six singles between 1965 and 1968.
Joi Cardwell
Joi Cardwell is a female Biracial Club/Dance, House music and R&B music singer-songwriter.
Joi Cardwell is a female Biracial Club/Dance, House music and R&B music singer-songwriter.
Joi Gilliam
Joi Elaine Gilliam, better known by her stage name Joi, is an American R&B/Rock singer, songwriter andrecord producer associated with the Dungeon Family collective based in Atlanta, Georgi...
Joi Elaine Gilliam, better known by her stage name Joi, is an American R&B/Rock singer, songwriter andrecord producer associated with the Dungeon Family collective based in Atlanta, Georgi...
Jonny Craig
Jonathan Monroe "Jonny" Craig (born March 26, 1986 in Abbotsford, British Columbia) is a Canadian-American singer.
Jonathan Monroe "Jonny" Craig (born March 26, 1986 in Abbotsford, British Columbia) is a Canadian-American singer.
Judy Clay
Judy Clay (September 12, 1938 - July 19, 2001) was an American soul and gospel singer, who achieved greatest success as a member of two recording duos in the 1960s.
Judy Clay (September 12, 1938 - July 19, 2001) was an American soul and gospel singer, who achieved greatest success as a member of two recording duos in the 1960s.
Kalenna Harper
Kalenna Harper (born August 13, 1982), better known mononymously as Kalenna (pronounced kuh-LEE-nuh), is an American singer-songwriter.
Kalenna Harper (born August 13, 1982), better known mononymously as Kalenna (pronounced kuh-LEE-nuh), is an American singer-songwriter.
Kate Nauta
Kate or Katie Nauta (born April 29, 1985) is an American fashion model, actress and singer.
Kate or Katie Nauta (born April 29, 1985) is an American fashion model, actress and singer.
Kathy Brown
Kathy Brown (born July 12, 1970) is an American R&B Dance/House singer from South Carolina.
Kathy Brown (born July 12, 1970) is an American R&B Dance/House singer from South Carolina.
Keisha Jackson
Keisha Jackson (born 1965, in Brooklyn, New York) is a R&B singer, and is the daughter of R&B & Soul Legend Millie Jackson.
Keisha Jackson (born 1965, in Brooklyn, New York) is a R&B singer, and is the daughter of R&B & Soul Legend Millie Jackson.
Keke Wyatt
Ketara Shavon "Keke" Wyatt (born March 10, 1982) is a multi-talented American R&B recording artist.
Ketara Shavon "Keke" Wyatt (born March 10, 1982) is a multi-talented American R&B recording artist.
Kem (singer)
KEM Owens (born July 23, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee), professionally known as "'KEM'", is an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer.
KEM Owens (born July 23, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee), professionally known as "'KEM'", is an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer.
Kendra Ross
Kendra Ross is an American singer-songwriter, music business professional, record producer, and social activist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York City.
Kendra Ross is an American singer-songwriter, music business professional, record producer, and social activist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York City.
Keni Burke
Kenneth M. Burke, better known as Keni Burke, is an American R&B, soul, funk, and jazz singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a member of th...
Kenneth M. Burke, better known as Keni Burke, is an American R&B, soul, funk, and jazz singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a member of th...
Kenya Hathaway
Kenya Canelibra Hathaway (born December 31, 1970) is a contemporary American R&B and jazz singer.
Kenya Canelibra Hathaway (born December 31, 1970) is a contemporary American R&B and jazz singer.
Kevin Michael
Kevin Michael (born Kevin Michael Seward, October 22, 1985, Chester, Pennsylvania) is an American pop artist that was signed to Downtown Records in 2007, the same year he released his self...
Kevin Michael (born Kevin Michael Seward, October 22, 1985, Chester, Pennsylvania) is an American pop artist that was signed to Downtown Records in 2007, the same year he released his self...
Kim English
Kim English is an An American Basketball Player at The University of Missouri in Columbia, MO stands 6'6 inches tall.
Kim English is an An American Basketball Player at The University of Missouri in Columbia, MO stands 6'6 inches tall.
Kip Anderson
Kip Anderson (January 24, 1938 – August 29, 2007) was an American soul blues and R&B singer and songwriter.
Kip Anderson (January 24, 1938 – August 29, 2007) was an American soul blues and R&B singer and songwriter.
Kittie Doswell
Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, Soul and Jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas who later in life began a public service career.
Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, Soul and Jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas who later in life began a public service career.
Kym Mazelle
Kym Mazelle (born Kimberley Grigsby, 1960, Gary, Indiana) is an American dance-pop, Hi-NRG, soul, and house singer.
Kym Mazelle (born Kimberley Grigsby, 1960, Gary, Indiana) is an American dance-pop, Hi-NRG, soul, and house singer.
Kym Sims
Kym Sims (born 23 August 1966) is an American singer, whose biggest success came outside her home market.
Kym Sims (born 23 August 1966) is an American singer, whose biggest success came outside her home market.
L.V. Johnson
L.V. Johnson (December 25, 1946 – November 22, 1994) was an American Chicago blues and soul-blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
L.V. Johnson (December 25, 1946 – November 22, 1994) was an American Chicago blues and soul-blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model.
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model.
LaGaylia Frazier
LaGaylia Frazier, born on the 16th of February 1961 in Florida, USA, is an American singer who moved to Sweden in 2001.
LaGaylia Frazier, born on the 16th of February 1961 in Florida, USA, is an American singer who moved to Sweden in 2001.
Lalah Hathaway
Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer.
Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer.
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress.
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress.
Lee "Shot" Williams
Henry Lee "Shot" Williams grew up in the country close to his cousin and fellow blues man, Little Smokey Smothers.
Henry Lee "Shot" Williams grew up in the country close to his cousin and fellow blues man, Little Smokey Smothers.
Leela James
Leela James (born June 2, 1983 in Los Angeles, California) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Leela James (born June 2, 1983 in Los Angeles, California) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Lenny Williams
Lenny Williams is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres.
Lenny Williams is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres.
Leon Haywood
Leon Haywood is an American funk and soul singer and songwriter, best known for his song "I Wanta Do Something Freaky To You".
Leon Haywood is an American funk and soul singer and songwriter, best known for his song "I Wanta Do Something Freaky To You".
Leroy Hutson
Leroy Hutson is an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and instrumentalist, best known as former lead singer of the R&B vocal group, The Impressions.
Leroy Hutson is an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and instrumentalist, best known as former lead singer of the R&B vocal group, The Impressions.
Lester Chambers
Lester Chambers (born April 13, 1940, Mississippi) is an American recording artist, and former member and lead singer of the 1960s soul rock group The Chambers Brothers, who had the hit single, ...
Lester Chambers (born April 13, 1940, Mississippi) is an American recording artist, and former member and lead singer of the 1960s soul rock group The Chambers Brothers, who had the hit single, ...
Levi Stubbs
Levi Stubbs Jr (June 6, 1936 – October 17, 2008), better known by the stage name Levi Stubbs, was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown R&B group...
Levi Stubbs Jr (June 6, 1936 – October 17, 2008), better known by the stage name Levi Stubbs, was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown R&B group...
Lina (singer)
Shelina Wade (born in Denver, Colorado), commonly known as Lina, is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter.
Shelina Wade (born in Denver, Colorado), commonly known as Lina, is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter.
Linda Jones
Linda Jones (December 14, 1944 - March 14, 1972) was an American soul singer.
Linda Jones (December 14, 1944 - March 14, 1972) was an American soul singer.
Linda Tillery
Linda Tillery is an American singer and percussionist from San Francisco.
Linda Tillery is an American singer and percussionist from San Francisco.
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie (born June 20, 1949), is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer.
Lionel Richie (born June 20, 1949), is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer.
Little Johnny Taylor
Little Johnny Taylor (born Johnny Lamont Merrett; February 11, 1943 – May 17, 2002) was an American blues and soul singer, who made recordings throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and con...
Little Johnny Taylor (born Johnny Lamont Merrett; February 11, 1943 – May 17, 2002) was an American blues and soul singer, who made recordings throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and con...
Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the tran...
Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the tran...
Little Willie Jones
Little Willie Jones was an American soul singer and musician.
Little Willie Jones was an American soul singer and musician.
Lonnie Gordon
Lonnie Gordon is a female Hi-NRG, house and soul singer-songwriter from New York's Bronx, who has scored many chart hits during the 1990s and 2000s.
Lonnie Gordon is a female Hi-NRG, house and soul singer-songwriter from New York's Bronx, who has scored many chart hits during the 1990s and 2000s.
Lou Johnson (singer)
Lou Johnson (born 1941, Brooklyn, New York) is an American soul singer.
Lou Johnson (born 1941, Brooklyn, New York) is an American soul singer.
Lyfe Jennings
Lyfe Jennings (born Chester Jermaine Jennings on June 3, 1973) is a platinum-selling American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist.
Lyfe Jennings (born Chester Jermaine Jennings on June 3, 1973) is a platinum-selling American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist.
Lyn Collins
Lyn Collins (12 June 1948 – 13 March 2005) (real name: Gloria Lavern Collins) was an African American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s.
Lyn Collins (12 June 1948 – 13 March 2005) (real name: Gloria Lavern Collins) was an African American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s.
Macy Gray
Macy Gray (born Natalie McIntyre, 6 September 1967 or 1969 in Canton, Ohio, USA) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her...
Macy Gray (born Natalie McIntyre, 6 September 1967 or 1969 in Canton, Ohio, USA) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her...
Madeline Bell
Madeline Bell (born 23 July 1942, Newark, New Jersey) is an American soul singer, who became famous as a performer in the United Kingdom during the 1960s, having arrived from the US in the gospe...
Madeline Bell (born 23 July 1942, Newark, New Jersey) is an American soul singer, who became famous as a performer in the United Kingdom during the 1960s, having arrived from the US in the gospe...
Major Harris (singer)
Major Harris (born Major Harris III, February 9, 1947, Richmond, Virginia) is an American R&B singer, associated with the Philadelphia soul sound.
Major Harris (born Major Harris III, February 9, 1947, Richmond, Virginia) is an American R&B singer, associated with the Philadelphia soul sound.
Malford Milligan
Malford Milligan is an Austin-based soul, blues and rock singer who has been compared to Otis Redding and Al Green.
Malford Milligan is an Austin-based soul, blues and rock singer who has been compared to Otis Redding and Al Green.
Margie Alexander
Margie Alexander (born Marjorie Lucille Alexander, 11 October 1948) is an American gospel and soul singer.
Margie Alexander (born Marjorie Lucille Alexander, 11 October 1948) is an American gospel and soul singer.
Margie Joseph
Margaret Marie "Margie" Joseph is an American R&B, soul and gospel singer.
Margaret Marie "Margie" Joseph is an American R&B, soul and gospel singer.
Marilyn Marshall (singer)
Marilyn Marshall is an American singer of jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel music.
Marilyn Marshall is an American singer of jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel music.
Marion Black
Marion Black was an American soul singer and songwriter from Columbus, Ohio, best known for his 1970 song "Who Knows".
Marion Black was an American soul singer and songwriter from Columbus, Ohio, best known for his 1970 song "Who Knows".
Mark DeBarge
Mark "Marty" DeBarge (born June 19, 1959) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, trumpeter and flugelhorn player best known for his work as member of 1980s Motown singing family group DeBarge.
Mark "Marty" DeBarge (born June 19, 1959) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, trumpeter and flugelhorn player best known for his work as member of 1980s Motown singing family group DeBarge.
Marlon Jackson
Marlon David Jackson is an American entertainer singer, dancer, former member of The Jackson 5, and elder brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
Marlon David Jackson is an American entertainer singer, dancer, former member of The Jackson 5, and elder brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
Martha Reeves
Martha Rose Reeves (born July 18, 1941 in Eufaula, Alabama) is an American R&B and Pop singer and former politician, and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas.
Martha Rose Reeves (born July 18, 1941 in Eufaula, Alabama) is an American R&B and Pop singer and former politician, and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas.
Martha Wash
Martha Wash is an American R&B, Pop, Soul, House singer/songwriter known for her distinctive and powerful voice.
Martha Wash is an American R&B, Pop, Soul, House singer/songwriter known for her distinctive and powerful voice.
Marva Whitney
Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning on May 1, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas) is an African American funk singer.
Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning on May 1, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas) is an African American funk singer.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr., better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.
Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr., better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range.
Marvin Sease
Marvin Sease aka "The Candy Licker" was an American blues and soul Singer/Songwriter known for his racy lyrics.
Marvin Sease aka "The Candy Licker" was an American blues and soul Singer/Songwriter known for his racy lyrics.
Mary Wells
Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s.
Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s.
Maxine Brown (soul singer)
Maxine Ella Brown (born August 18, 1939, Kingstree, South Carolina) is an American soul and R&B singer.
Maxine Ella Brown (born August 18, 1939, Kingstree, South Carolina) is an American soul and R&B singer.
Maxine Jones
Maxine Jones (born January 16, 1965 in Paterson, New Jersey) is one of the original members of the R&B singing group En Vogue.
Maxine Jones (born January 16, 1965 in Paterson, New Jersey) is one of the original members of the R&B singing group En Vogue.
Maxine Weldon
Maxine Weldon was an American soul and jazz singer.
Maxine Weldon was an American soul and jazz singer.
Maxwell (musician)
Gerald Maxwell Rivera, known as Maxwell, (born May 23, 1973), is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician.
Gerald Maxwell Rivera, known as Maxwell, (born May 23, 1973), is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician.
Melba Moore
Beatrice Melba Smith (born October 29, 1945), known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress.
Beatrice Melba Smith (born October 29, 1945), known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress.
Melinda Doolittle
Melinda Marie Doolittle (born October 6, 1977) is an American singer who finished as the third place finalist on the sixth season of American Idol.
Melinda Marie Doolittle (born October 6, 1977) is an American singer who finished as the third place finalist on the sixth season of American Idol.
MeLo-X
MeLo-X is an Emcee, DJ, experimental multi-genre music producer, laptop musician, Audio Engineer and Photographer from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY. MeLo-X is renowned worldwide f...
MeLo-X is an Emcee, DJ, experimental multi-genre music producer, laptop musician, Audio Engineer and Photographer from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY. MeLo-X is renowned worldwide f...
Merry Clayton
Merry Clayton (born December 25, 1948, Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and gospel singer (both solo and back-up), and an actress.
Merry Clayton (born December 25, 1948, Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and gospel singer (both solo and back-up), and an actress.
Meshell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist.
Meshell Ndegeocello is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter.
Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter.
Miles Bonny
Miles Bonny (born November 7, 1980) is a record producer, singer, trumpeter, and DJ. Miles currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
Miles Bonny (born November 7, 1980) is a record producer, singer, trumpeter, and DJ. Miles currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
Millie Jackson
Mildred "Millie" Jackson (born July 15, 1944) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and comedienne.
Mildred "Millie" Jackson (born July 15, 1944) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and comedienne.
Minnie Riperton
Minnie Julia Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You".
Minnie Julia Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You".
Mitch Margo
Mitch Margo (b. May 25, 1947) is an American singer and songwriter who was a professional recording artist by the age of 14.
Mitch Margo (b. May 25, 1947) is an American singer and songwriter who was a professional recording artist by the age of 14.
Mitty Collier
Mitty Lene Collier (born 21 June 1941) is an American church pastor, gospel singer and former rhythm and blues singer.
Mitty Lene Collier (born 21 June 1941) is an American church pastor, gospel singer and former rhythm and blues singer.
Monifah
Monifah (born Monifa Carter, January 28, 1972) is an American female R&B singer-songwriter.
Monifah (born Monifa Carter, January 28, 1972) is an American female R&B singer-songwriter.
Musiq Soulchild
Musiq Soulchild or Musiq is a US R&B/soul singer-songwriter whose style blends contemporary R&B, soul, funk, alternative, blues, jazz, some gospel influences and hip hop.
Musiq Soulchild or Musiq is a US R&B/soul singer-songwriter whose style blends contemporary R&B, soul, funk, alternative, blues, jazz, some gospel influences and hip hop.
Nakia
Nakia Reynoso known as just Nakia is an American musician, singer-songwriter and actor living in Austin, Texas.
Nakia Reynoso known as just Nakia is an American musician, singer-songwriter and actor living in Austin, Texas.
Natalie Cole
Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer.
Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer.
O'Kelly Isley, Jr.
O'Kelly Isley, Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986), better known as Kelly Isley, was an American singer and one of the founding members of the legendary family group, The Isley ...
O'Kelly Isley, Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986), better known as Kelly Isley, was an American singer and one of the founding members of the legendary family group, The Isley ...
O. V. Wright
Overton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 — November 16, 1980) was an American singer who is regarded as one of Southern soul's most authoritative and individual artists.
Overton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 — November 16, 1980) was an American singer who is regarded as one of Southern soul's most authoritative and individual artists.
Oleta Adams
Oleta Adams (born May 4, 1953, Seattle, Washington) is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist.
Oleta Adams (born May 4, 1953, Seattle, Washington) is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist.
Oscar Toney, Jr.
Oscar Toney, Jr. (born 26 May 1939, Selma, Alabama) was an American soul singer.
Oscar Toney, Jr. (born 26 May 1939, Selma, Alabama) was an American soul singer.
Otis Clay
Otis Clay (born February 11, 1942, Waxhaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi) is an American R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music.
Otis Clay (born February 11, 1942, Waxhaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi) is an American R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music.
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.
Patrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.
Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards, better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry.
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards, better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry.
Peggy Scott-Adams
Peggy Scott-Adams (born Peggy Stoutmeyer, June 25, 1948, Queens, New York) is an African-American soul and R&B singer.
Peggy Scott-Adams (born Peggy Stoutmeyer, June 25, 1948, Queens, New York) is an African-American soul and R&B singer.
Pepper Mashay
Pepper Mashay is an Urban/Soul music, House music and Club/Dance singer-songwriter who has had success as a touring and studio performer.
Pepper Mashay is an Urban/Soul music, House music and Club/Dance singer-songwriter who has had success as a touring and studio performer.
Pepper MaShay
Pepper MaShay is an Urban/Soul music, House music and Club/Dance singer-songwriter who has had success as a touring and studio performer.
Pepper MaShay is an Urban/Soul music, House music and Club/Dance singer-songwriter who has had success as a touring and studio performer.
Phil Perry
Phil Perry (born in Springfield, IL on January 12, 1952) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician and a former member of the soul group The Montclairs from 1971 to 1975.
Phil Perry (born in Springfield, IL on January 12, 1952) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician and a former member of the soul group The Montclairs from 1971 to 1975.
Philip Bailey
Philip Irvin Bailey is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor, best known as one of the longtime members of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Philip Irvin Bailey is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor, best known as one of the longtime members of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Philip Margo
Philip "Phil" Margo is an American musician and author who, along with his brother Mitch Margo is a member of The Tokens.
Philip "Phil" Margo is an American musician and author who, along with his brother Mitch Margo is a member of The Tokens.
Philippé Wynne
Philippé Wynne, born Phillip Walker, was an American R&B singer.
Philippé Wynne, born Phillip Walker, was an American R&B singer.
Phyllis Hyman
Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American soul singer and actress.
Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American soul singer and actress.
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
Prince Rogers Nelson, often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
R. B. Greaves
Ronald Bertram Aloysius "R. B." Greaves III (born November 28, 1944, Georgetown, Guyana) is a singer who had chart success in 1969 with the pop single "Take a Letter Maria".
Ronald Bertram Aloysius "R. B." Greaves III (born November 28, 1944, Georgetown, Guyana) is a singer who had chart success in 1969 with the pop single "Take a Letter Maria".
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Ramiele Malubay
Ramiele Macrohon Malubay (born September 6, 1987), also known as Ramiele, is a Filipino-American singer and the ninth place finalist on the seventh season of the television series Ameri...
Ramiele Macrohon Malubay (born September 6, 1987), also known as Ramiele, is a Filipino-American singer and the ninth place finalist on the seventh season of the television series Ameri...
Randy DeBarge
William Randall "Randy" DeBarge is an American R&B/soul singer and bass guitarist, best known for being one of the original members of the popular Motown singing family group DeBarge.
William Randall "Randy" DeBarge is an American R&B/soul singer and bass guitarist, best known for being one of the original members of the popular Motown singing family group DeBarge.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician.
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician.
Regina Belle
Regina Belle (born July 17, 1963) is a singer-songwriter who first surfaced in the late 1980s.
Regina Belle (born July 17, 1963) is a singer-songwriter who first surfaced in the late 1980s.
Res (singer)
Shareese Renée Ballard, better known by her stage name Res, is a female singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Shareese Renée Ballard, better known by her stage name Res, is a female singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Rhona Bennett
Rhona Bennett (born May 10, 1976) (also known as Miss R&B) is an American singer, actress and model, best known for her recurring role as Nicole on The Jamie Foxx Show.
Rhona Bennett (born May 10, 1976) (also known as Miss R&B) is an American singer, actress and model, best known for her recurring role as Nicole on The Jamie Foxx Show.
Richard Brooks (singer)
Richard Brooks, born 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Richard Brooks, born 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an American soul singer and songwriter.
Rick James
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr., better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr., better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
Ricky Owens
Ricky Owens (born Richard Edgar Owens in St. Louis, Missouri) (April 24, 1939 - December 6, 1996) was an African-American R&B and soul singer better known as the first tenor and lead singe...
Ricky Owens (born Richard Edgar Owens in St. Louis, Missouri) (April 24, 1939 - December 6, 1996) was an African-American R&B and soul singer better known as the first tenor and lead singe...
Robert Bell (musician)
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist, who is the founding member of the jazz/R&B/soul/funk/disco band, Kool & the Gang.
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist, who is the founding member of the jazz/R&B/soul/funk/disco band, Kool & the Gang.
Robert Owens (musician)
Robert Owens (born 1961) is an American contemporary R&B and house-music vocalist best known for his work with the Chicago house group Fingers Inc. in the mid-1980s.
Robert Owens (born 1961) is an American contemporary R&B and house-music vocalist best known for his work with the Chicago house group Fingers Inc. in the mid-1980s.
Ronald Isley
Ronald Isley (; born May 21, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States) is an American singer and is known as the lead singer and founding member of the family music group The Isley Brothers.
Ronald Isley (; born May 21, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States) is an American singer and is known as the lead singer and founding member of the family music group The Isley Brothers.
Ronn Matlock
Ronn Matlock from Detroit, Michigan, United States made a brief recording appearance on the soul scene in 1979, however his musical talents have been utilised on many projects over the years.
Ronn Matlock from Detroit, Michigan, United States made a brief recording appearance on the soul scene in 1979, however his musical talents have been utilised on many projects over the years.
Rosalind Ashford
Rosalind "Roz" Ashford-Holmes (born September 2, 1943) is an American soprano R&B and soul singer, famed for her work as member of the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Rosalind "Roz" Ashford-Holmes (born September 2, 1943) is an American soprano R&B and soul singer, famed for her work as member of the popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Roscoe Robinson (musician)
Roscoe Robinson (born May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer.
Roscoe Robinson (born May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer.
Royce Jones
Royce Jones (born December 15, 1954) is a Grammy-winning American musician best known for his work as a touring vocalist with the bands Steely Dan (in 1973) and Ambrosia (joined 1978).
Royce Jones (born December 15, 1954) is a Grammy-winning American musician best known for his work as a touring vocalist with the bands Steely Dan (in 1973) and Ambrosia (joined 1978).
Ruby Winters
Ruby Winters is an American female soul singer, whose records made the singles charts in both the US and UK in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ruby Winters is an American female soul singer, whose records made the singles charts in both the US and UK in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ryan Toby
Ryan Toby (born November 26, 1978) is an American soul singer, attended St Stephens in Alexandria, VA, songwriter and producer, best known as the baritenor in the group City High.
Ryan Toby (born November 26, 1978) is an American soul singer, attended St Stephens in Alexandria, VA, songwriter and producer, best known as the baritenor in the group City High.
Sable Winters
Sable Winters, (born June 19, 1965 in Shreveport, LA and native raised in Dallas, TX) is an American singer songwriter jazz vocalist, neo-soul singer and recording artist.
Sable Winters, (born June 19, 1965 in Shreveport, LA and native raised in Dallas, TX) is an American singer songwriter jazz vocalist, neo-soul singer and recording artist.
Sam Dees
Sam Dees (born December 17, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama USA) is a soul singer, songwriter and producer.
Sam Dees (born December 17, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama USA) is a soul singer, songwriter and producer.
Sandra Tilley
Sandra Tilley (May 6, 1943 – September 9, 1981) was an American R&B and soul singer, known for being a member of Motown girl groups the Velvelettes and Martha and the Vandellas.
Sandra Tilley (May 6, 1943 – September 9, 1981) was an American R&B and soul singer, known for being a member of Motown girl groups the Velvelettes and Martha and the Vandellas.
Sandy B
Sandra Barber is a House music and dance music singer from New York who uses the stage name Sandy B.
Sandra Barber is a House music and dance music singer from New York who uses the stage name Sandy B.
Selan
Selan (born Selan Lerner in Queens, New York, United States) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, musical director and producer who is known for combining elect...
Selan (born Selan Lerner in Queens, New York, United States) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, musical director and producer who is known for combining elect...
Sheila Ferguson
Sheila Ferguson (born October 8, 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, and was one of the longest serving singers of 1970s American female soul music group The Three Degrees.
Sheila Ferguson (born October 8, 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, and was one of the longest serving singers of 1970s American female soul music group The Three Degrees.
Shorty Long
Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an American soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint.
Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an American soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint.
Shuggie Otis
Shuggie Otis is an American R&B, soul, rock, blues, and funk singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Shuggie Otis is an American R&B, soul, rock, blues, and funk singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Solange Knowles
Solange Piaget Knowles, who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with h...
Solange Piaget Knowles, who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with h...
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke (March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
Solomon Burke (March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
St. Clair Lee
St. Clair Lee (April 24, 1944 – March 8, 2011) was an American R&B vocalist with the band The Hues Corporation, which had a top ten record on the R&B and pop music charts called "Rock The Boat".
St. Clair Lee (April 24, 1944 – March 8, 2011) was an American R&B vocalist with the band The Hues Corporation, which had a top ten record on the R&B and pop music charts called "Rock The Boat".
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Dorthea Mills (born March 22, 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star.
Stephanie Dorthea Mills (born March 22, 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star.
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Judkins (born May 13, 1950), name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrume...
Stevland Hardaway Judkins (born May 13, 1950), name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrume...
Sunshine Anderson
Sunshine Anderson (born October 8, 1974) is a female American R&B and soul singer and songwriter.
Sunshine Anderson (born October 8, 1974) is a female American R&B and soul singer and songwriter.
Surface (band)
Surface was an American R&B and pop music group, active from 1983 to 1994, and best known for its #1 pop and R&B hit "The First Time.
Surface was an American R&B and pop music group, active from 1983 to 1994, and best known for its #1 pop and R&B hit "The First Time.
Susaye Greene
Susaye Greene (born September 13, 1949), is an African-American singer, best known for being the last official member to join Motown girl group The Supremes, remaining in the group during its fi...
Susaye Greene (born September 13, 1949), is an African-American singer, best known for being the last official member to join Motown girl group The Supremes, remaining in the group during its fi...
Suzanne Palmer
Suzanne Palmer is a female Progressive Trance, Club/Dance and House music singer, songwriter, pianist and producer born in Chicago, Illinois.
Suzanne Palmer is a female Progressive Trance, Club/Dance and House music singer, songwriter, pianist and producer born in Chicago, Illinois.
Syleena Johnson
Syleena Johnson is a Grammy award-nominated American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and actress.
Syleena Johnson is a Grammy award-nominated American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and actress.
Syreeta Wright
Syreeta Wright (August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter most notably known for her work...
Syreeta Wright (August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter most notably known for her work...
Tami Lynn
Tami Lynn is an American soul singer.
Tami Lynn is an American soul singer.
Tammi Terrell
Tammy Winifred Montgomery, known as Tammi Terrell was an American singer-songwriter most notable for her association with Motown and her duets with Marvin Gaye.
Tammy Winifred Montgomery, known as Tammi Terrell was an American singer-songwriter most notable for her association with Motown and her duets with Marvin Gaye.
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Marisol Ali (born January 24, 1979) is an American actress and R&B singer, best known for her childhood role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Tatyana Marisol Ali (born January 24, 1979) is an American actress and R&B singer, best known for her childhood role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Ted Taylor (musician)
Austin Taylor, better known as Ted Taylor was an American soul musician.
Austin Taylor, better known as Ted Taylor was an American soul musician.
Teddy Riley (producer)
Edward Theodore Riley, professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation of New Jack Swing.
Edward Theodore Riley, professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation of New Jack Swing.
Terence Trent D'Arby
Sananda Francesco Maitreya, better known by his former stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer-songwriter who came to fame with his album Introducing the Hardline Accordi...
Sananda Francesco Maitreya, better known by his former stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer-songwriter who came to fame with his album Introducing the Hardline Accordi...
Teron Beal
Teron Beal is an American singer/songwriter who has written songs for Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, P!nk, Kelly Rowland, Chrisette Michele, Robyn, Jaheim and others.
Teron Beal is an American singer/songwriter who has written songs for Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, P!nk, Kelly Rowland, Chrisette Michele, Robyn, Jaheim and others.
Terry Callier
Terrence O. Callier, known as Terry Callier (born May 24, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Terrence O. Callier, known as Terry Callier (born May 24, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Tevin Campbell
Tevin Jermod Campbell (born November 12, 1976) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actor.
Tevin Jermod Campbell (born November 12, 1976) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actor.
The Mighty Hannibal
The Mighty Hannibal (born James Timothy Shaw, August 9, 1939, Atlanta, Georgia, United States) is an American R&B, soul and funk singer, songwriter and record producer.
The Mighty Hannibal (born James Timothy Shaw, August 9, 1939, Atlanta, Georgia, United States) is an American R&B, soul and funk singer, songwriter and record producer.
The One (Thelonious One)
Thelonious One or The One is an American, composer, singer-songwriter, and producer, signed to Om Records.
Thelonious One or The One is an American, composer, singer-songwriter, and producer, signed to Om Records.
The Weather Girls
The Weather Girls, also known as Two Tons o' Fun (especially during the early portion of their career), are an American duo comprising two plus-size African-American women.
The Weather Girls, also known as Two Tons o' Fun (especially during the early portion of their career), are an American duo comprising two plus-size African-American women.
Thelma Houston
Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1946, Leland, Mississippi) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1946, Leland, Mississippi) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years.
Tiombe Lockhart
Tiombe Lockhart is an American nu soul and R&B singer and songwriter.
Tiombe Lockhart is an American nu soul and R&B singer and songwriter.
Tom Brock (singer)
Tom Brock (born Thomas Jackson Brocker) is an American soul singer, born in Los Angeles.
Tom Brock (born Thomas Jackson Brocker) is an American soul singer, born in Los Angeles.
Tommie Young
Tommie Young is an American soul and gospel singer from Dallas, Texas.
Tommie Young is an American soul and gospel singer from Dallas, Texas.
Tony Clarke (singer)
Tony Clarke: Born Ralph Thomas Williams was an American soul singer-songwriter born circa 1944 in New York City and raised in Detroit.
Tony Clarke: Born Ralph Thomas Williams was an American soul singer-songwriter born circa 1944 in New York City and raised in Detroit.
Tony Williams (soul singer)
Tony Williams is an American R&B and Soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who came into popularity in 2004 when he made multiple appearances on Kanye West's (his first cousin) debut albu...
Tony Williams is an American R&B and Soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who came into popularity in 2004 when he made multiple appearances on Kanye West's (his first cousin) debut albu...
Tori Alamaze
Tori Alamaze (born July 7, 1977) is an American singer best known as a backing vocalist for the hip hop duo OutKast.
Tori Alamaze (born July 7, 1977) is an American singer best known as a backing vocalist for the hip hop duo OutKast.
Torrey Carter
Torrey Carter (nicknamed T.C.) is an American R&B singer.
Torrey Carter (nicknamed T.C.) is an American R&B singer.
Tracie Spencer
Tracie Monique Spencer is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and model.
Tracie Monique Spencer is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and model.
Tracy Weber (singer)
Tracy Weber (July 14, unknown date – May 1981) was an American soul and R&B singer, best known for her dance hit "Sure Shot".
Tracy Weber (July 14, unknown date – May 1981) was an American soul and R&B singer, best known for her dance hit "Sure Shot".
Tweet (singer)
Tweet (born Charlene Keys, January 21, 1972) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Tweet (born Charlene Keys, January 21, 1972) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
Vanessa L. Williams
Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl.
Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl.
Veda Brown
Mildred Pulliam Whitehorn (born 11 December 1949) is an African American gospel and former R&B singer, who performed and recorded in the 1970s under the stage name Veda Brown.
Mildred Pulliam Whitehorn (born 11 December 1949) is an African American gospel and former R&B singer, who performed and recorded in the 1970s under the stage name Veda Brown.
Vernessa Mitchell
Vernessa Mitchell is an R&B/soul/gospel/house music artist from Pasadena, California.
Vernessa Mitchell is an R&B/soul/gospel/house music artist from Pasadena, California.
Vesta Williams
Mary Vesta Williams (December 1, 1957 – September 22, 2011) was an American R&B singer.
Mary Vesta Williams (December 1, 1957 – September 22, 2011) was an American R&B singer.
Vicki Anderson
Vicki Anderson (born Myra Barnes) is a soul singer best known for her performances with the James Brown Revue.
Vicki Anderson (born Myra Barnes) is a soul singer best known for her performances with the James Brown Revue.
Vicki Sue Robinson
Vicki Sue Robinson (May 31, 1954 – April 27, 2000) was an American theatre and film actress and singer, closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s pop music; she is most famous for her ...
Vicki Sue Robinson (May 31, 1954 – April 27, 2000) was an American theatre and film actress and singer, closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s pop music; she is most famous for her ...
Victor Willis
Victor Edward Willis is a singer, songwriter, actor; and most known as the original lead singer of the disco group Village People.
Victor Edward Willis is a singer, songwriter, actor; and most known as the original lead singer of the disco group Village People.
Vivian Green
Vivian Green (born July 6, 1979) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter and pianist.
Vivian Green (born July 6, 1979) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter and pianist.
Von Smith
Vaughn Lee "Von" Smith (born June 15, 1986) is an American singer and internet personality.
Vaughn Lee "Von" Smith (born June 15, 1986) is an American singer and internet personality.
Wade Flemons
Wade Flemons (September 25, 1940 – October 13, 1993) was an American soul singer.
Wade Flemons (September 25, 1940 – October 13, 1993) was an American soul singer.
Walter Jackson (singer)
Walter Jackson (March 19, 1938 – June 20, 1983) was an American soul ballad singer who had a string of hits on the US R&B chart between the mid 1960s and early 1980s.
Walter Jackson (March 19, 1938 – June 20, 1983) was an American soul ballad singer who had a string of hits on the US R&B chart between the mid 1960s and early 1980s.
Wanda Young
Wanda Young (born 1943) is an American singer, famous for being the member and later lead singer of the popular Motown all-female singing group The Marvelettes.
Wanda Young (born 1943) is an American singer, famous for being the member and later lead singer of the popular Motown all-female singing group The Marvelettes.
William Bell (singer)
William Bell (born May 10, 1939) is an American soul singer and songwriter, and one of the architects of the Stax-Volt sound.
William Bell (born May 10, 1939) is an American soul singer and songwriter, and one of the architects of the Stax-Volt sound.
William DeVaughn
William DeVaughn is an American R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known for the hit song "Be Thankful for What You Got".
William DeVaughn is an American R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known for the hit song "Be Thankful for What You Got".
William L. Johnson
William L. Johnson is an accomplished American actor and musician.
William L. Johnson is an accomplished American actor and musician.
Willy DeVille
Willy DeVille (August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter.
Willy DeVille (August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter.
Zulema
Zulema Cusseaux was an American disco and rhythm & blues singer and songwriter.
Zulema Cusseaux was an American disco and rhythm & blues singer and songwriter.