Today, we’re diving deep into the heartbeat of American popular music. It’s a genre that has shaped culture, defined generations, and continuously reinvented itself—Rhythm and Blues (R&B). From smoky 1940s lounges to the digital streams of 2025, R&B isn't just a sound; it's a feeling. Here is the ultimate, detailed history of R&B. Before "R&B" was a chart name, it was called "race music"—a commercial tag for music made by African Americans. Post-WWII, as Black Americans migra
