A roundup of great soul music singers and artists

Soul music is a wonderful genre born in the United States, evolving from blues and gospel into a form of popular music that produced legendary singers, artists, and countless big hits that have gone down in music history.

Since the 1990s, genres like neo-soul have emerged, and the influence of soul music continues to flow strongly even now in the 2020s.

For those—especially beginners—who have become interested in soul music, we’ve put together an introduction to some of the most representative singers and artists.

If you want to experience the “soul” of great vocalists, be sure to check it out!