Soul

Introduction

Popular music genre in the 1950s in the United States.

Contains the elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz.

Popular for dancing and listening

Played a major role in The American Civil Rights Movement.

Characteristics of Soul music

Catchy Rhythm•Easy melody•Fun to hear

•Full of Expression

Beats•Handclaps , percussion

•Give the music ‘Soul’( Tone color)

Call and Response•Communication

between singer and backup singers

African-American Music Evolution

Location of Soul music

History•Founded in 1950s•No exact founder •Important innovators who contributed - Clyde McPhatter (top right), Hank Ballard and Etta James•Popularized by Ray Charles Robinson (1930 – 2004)•Combined gospel music with secular lyrics•About women, relationship and love

Example 1

Example 2

1960s

Groups of trios or quartets

Doo-woop

Little Anthony and The Imperials

MOTOWN(1960s – 1970s)

Founded by Berry Gordy Jr. , Jan 12, 1959

Detroit, Michigan

Soul music with a unique pop influence

Birth of famous Motown artists such as The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Commodores, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder

MOTOWN MONTAGE

Soul Music FiguresAretha Franklin

March 25 , 1942

Queen of Soul

Best-selling female artist of all time

James Brown

May 3 , 1933

Godfather of Soul

Founding fathers of Funk music

Evolution of Soul Music

Soul

Disco

Funk Hip Hop

Neo Soul

R&B

Disco

Popular dance era ( Everybody wanted to dance)

Developed in the 1970

Form of counterculture to counter the domination of rock music

Characteristic of Disco Music

Steady “four-on-the-floor” beat

Syncopated electric bass line

Usage electronic-based instruments ( electric guitars, keyboard, synthesizers )

Conclusion

Timeless music of America

Caused a great impact to the black society of America and the world

PresentationHappy- Pharrell Williams *Neo Soul/ Funk

Tempo : Moderate

Texture : Polyphonic

Performing Media : Piano and Vocal

Mood : Energetic ; Happy

Period : 21st Century