Soul

  • King Curtis

    Curtis Ousley, known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a…

  • Natalie Cole

    Natalie Maria Cole was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was the daughter of singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole. She rose to prominence in the mid-1970s, with the release…

  • Sam Cooke

    Samuel Cooke was an American soul singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the “King of Soul” for his…

  • Clarence Carter

    Clarence George Carter was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. His most successful songs include “Slip Away”, “Back Door Santa”, “Patches” (1970), and “Strokin'” (1986).

  • Gene Chandler

    Gene Chandler is an American singer, songwriter, music producer, and record-label executive. Chandler is nicknamed “the Duke of Earl” or, simply, “the Duke.” He is best known for his most successful songs,…

  • Ray Charles

    Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as…