New Orleans soul

About New Orleans soul

New Orleans soul is a subgenre of soul music that originated in the early-1960s in the New Orleans area. It has its roots primarily in gospel and pop music, while also including rhythmic patterns influenced by boogie-woogie and incorporating rock rhythms influenced by the popular "second line" beats typical in the city. The influence of Caribbean and Latin music from the 1960s was significant, inspiring the development of more exotic rhythms within this soul genre, although mid-tempo rhythms also exist. Musicians often prioritized melody and tone over lyrical content.