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The Soul SetSoul music Soul music Genre of music This article is about the genre of music. For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). Soul music is a popular music genre that originated in African-American communities throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s.[2] Catchy rhythms, stressed by handclaps and extemporaneous body movements, are an important hallmark of soul. Other characteristics are a call and response between the lead and backing vocalists, an especially tense vocal sound, and occasional improvisational additions, twirls, and auxiliary sounds.[3] Soul music is known for reflecting African-American identity and stressing the importance of African-American culture. Quick facts Stylistic origins, Cultural origins ... Soul Ray Charles, one of soul music's pioneers and most influential artists,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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