NEO SOUL

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Contrary to popular belief, rhythm and blues was the birth of soul music. Thus, paving the way for the contemporary sounds of today's music industry, including artists such as Brandy, Toni Braxton, Monica, and Beyonce.

This years' Soul train awards had a modern make-over with the same great classic feel we all remembered about the original series with legendary host (so and so)

Tracing its roots in rhythm & blues and gospel, soul music was associated with the black civil rights movement through the metamorphosis of black music into a form of funky confirmation.

When was the last time you listened to some good old soul music, sat back, allow it to take you to another place, released your mind and body, and allowed your soul to be touched by some rare soul grooves?

An insider's guide to soul, hip-hop, urban music and entertainment in Charlotte, NC.

Is John Legend the next R&B superstar, or is he a product of hype from a producer? A soul music expert takes a critical look at his debut album. There are some great songs, there are lots of fillers. Legend has a long way to go to live up to his name.

Jill Scott is one of the best neo-soul artists of her time. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Jill Scott here is a list of her top ten songs.

A brief view of the life and work of the award winning singer and songwriter, Ledisi.

Souls foods are those delicious foods traditionally prepared by Afican Americans living in the south. They are some of our favorite dishes. But did you know you can prepare them and still eat healthy?

This is a poem about 'Neo-Love'. The type of love that you don't see in an everyday life but once in a lifetime.

Maxwell and his break out album, well anticipated and well received.

This is a review of Musiq Soulchild's upcoming album On My Radio.

The two biggest artists from the neo-soul era were Maxwell and D'angelo. Unfortunately, both have been missing in action for the last six years. 2008 may be the year that finally changes.

Jill Scott has perfected the Neo-Soul formula with a confident, aggressive new album, "The Real Thing."

This paper focuses on the origins and development of Neo-Platonic trends in Islam.

"He sold his soul for rock and roll." This was the advertising tag line for Phantom of the Paradise, one of the most original and vibrant films in the cinematic oeuvre of horrormeister Brian DePalma.

Anthony Hamilton' s music is contemporary return to '60s-'70s soul music.