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Black Music Month: The Deep Roots Of Soul & Its Modern Voices


From Ray Charles to Leon Bridges, soul music is here to stay.

His debut album, Coming Home(2015), and follow-up, Good Thing(2018), both achieved Top Ten status and earned him Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Traditional R&B Performance. His collaboration with Bruno Mars in the duo Silk Sonic, particularly their hit "Leave the Door Open," further solidified his influence, bringing classic soul elements to a contemporary audience and expanding his impact on the genre. Keys' ability to create aching love ballads and motivational anthems has cemented her place in modern soul music, appealing to a broad audience.

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