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| New Orleans Soul | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Gospel music,Southern soul, pop music,boogie-woogie |
| Cultural origins | Early 1960s,New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Typical instruments | Piano, saxophone, vocals |
| Derivative forms | Funk |
| Subgenres | |
| Northern soul,Memphis soul | |
| Regional scenes | |
| New Orleans | |
New Orleans Soul is a musical style originating fromsoul music, with significant influences fromGospel music. It incorporates elements of pop and soul, infused with the rhythmic patterns ofboogie-woogie. Typically featuring piano and saxophone accompaniments, this genre gained prominence in the postwar era within the Crescent City.
This genre is characterized by its pop foundation, evident in its structural elements, and its incorporation of rock rhythms influenced by the popular "second line" beats typical in the city. The influence ofCaribbean andLatin music from the 1960s was significant, inspiring the development of more exotic rhythms within this soul genre, although mid-tempo rhythms also exist. Musicians prioritize melody and tone over lyrical content. Background vocals typically feature one or two female voices.[1]
The initial songs in this soul style emerged from the talents of songwriter and producerAllen Toussaint in 1960. Subsequently, this musical style gained significant traction among other local and regional artists. By the 1990s, New Orleans Soul had captured the interest of many singers from various soul music genres. Originally cultivated inNew Orleans, its influence remained relatively contained within the city boundaries.
However, some musicians fromMemphis have acknowledged the genre as a significant influence on the development of their own style of soul. Moreover, it left an imprint onNorthern Soul andBritish soul. Around 1965, just five years into the emergence of New Orleans Soul, Toussaint, a pivotal figure in this genre, produced a slower variation that played a crucial role in the birth ofFunk.[1]
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