9/02/2012

All About Modern Soul Singers

By Ladonna Franklin


In the early seventies, the music era changed to include a new sound that was full of heart and spirit. This originated in northern England but is now alive and flourishing all over the world. Disco Jockeys were looking for a new sound to make their music goers dance and come alive. Then modern soul singers came and changed everything for this genre of music adding new beats.

Artists like Otis Redding and James Brown started the way for talented artists. The singers of this form of music where very talented full of poetic sounds and overwhelming melodies. Mary J Blige is one of the few new artists who have kept this genre alive with her jazzy voice and continue to encourage others to sing.

The legends of this genuine genre are the ones who opened up the doors for the newer and younger artists. Singers like James brown who began his career as the original person of funk music. His dancing and talents made his music move up the charts and has become a main character in the twentieth century.

Artists like Aretha Franklin and Chaka Kahn also paved the way for new artist. When a name like that is spoken they are recognized name of the music world. Another artist who has made her mark in the world today and inspired many artists music is Whitney Houston. She passed away sometime in February but is one person that will never be forgotten in the world of spiritual flowing music.

Now years later, the genre has grown to include so many different aspects of spiritual music.

There is the Detroit, Memphis and New Orleans soul. Each of them has the special sounds that set them apart from each other. The Detroit sound is came about from the gospel music. It uses a source of hand clapping and powerful bass lines to make the rhythm to their beats. The New Orleans sound came from the blue's area and put funk music in a position on the music charts.

A variety of sounds have made its way from the original songs from the heart. New artists are the ones that are making a difference in the fresh sounds of melodies. The scene is forever opening to the latest artists so that the music will be entertaining later on in life.

With the legends of modern soul singers still opening the doors for the younger artist this music genre will continue to grow. The charts are filled with this music from the heart sounds of the new up and coming talent. These are the songs that will have its listeners remembering every word.




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