The 1970s was an interesting time in regard to how the masses chose to label music genres. During this decade, R&B was used as an all-encompassing term to group the styles of soul, funk ...
People who frequented clubs in the north of England during the 1970s will no doubt remember the tones of Northern Soul music that became the soundtrack of the nightlife scene during the period.
where live music, entertainment and attractions abound. In Chicago, the sweet falsetto-voiced Curtis Mayfield, along with the Impressions, blueprinted 1970s soul with message songs of peace and unity.
The music of Botown blends the genres of Bollywood with classic Soul and Funk from the 1960s and 1970s. It is a musical reimagining of the Bollywood genre and references artists such as Ray ...
So, if you only associate soul music with the USA in the 1960s and 1970s, then think again. "Soul covers a lot of sub genres - you've got neo-soul, rare groove, hip-hop, disco soul, Northern soul ...