The evolution of soul music over the past five decades, born from electrifying beats in the black community, has led to its enduring presence in popular culture, with R&B and hip-hop now generating billions in revenue.
Soul music has had a profound global impact, growing from humble roots in the black underclass to a $1 billion industry that dominates R&B and hip-hop charts worldwide.
1. The Birth Of Soul: Ray Charles
Aired: May 7, 2005Ray Charles' groundbreaking innovations paved the way for soul music to reach...
2. The Gospel Highway: Sam Cooke
Aired: May 14, 2005Sam Cooke's rise to fame revolutionized music by merging gospel and pop, open...
3. The Sound Of Young America: Diana Ross
Aired: May 21, 2005The golden age of Motown, from 1959 to 1967, was a transformative period wher...
4. Southern Soul: Otis Redding
Aired: May 28, 2005At the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, Otis Redding's powerful soul music mesmeri...
5. Ain't It Funky Now: James Brown
Aired: Jun 4, 2005The next episode of Ain't It Funky explores the evolution of Funk music, from...
6. From Ghetto To Fabulous: Mary J. Blige
Aired: Jun 11, 2005The Contemporary R&B genre has undergone significant changes, with artists be...
