Collection: Soul

Soul music is an influential genre that emerged in the US during the late 1950s and early 1960s, blending African-American gospel, rhythm and blues (R&B), and jazz. It is defined by intense, emotional vocals, "call and response" patterns, handclaps, and brass instruments. Key artists like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, along with labels like Motown and Stax, defined the sound.