Northern soul is a music genre that emerged in the 1960s in northern England. It is characterized by a fast-paced beat, heavy use of horns and strings, and soulful vocals. The genre gained popularity among working-class youth who were drawn to its energetic dance rhythms and the emotional intensity of the lyrics. Northern soul often features lesser-known American soul tracks that were not widely played in the US, as well as rare B-sides and obscure recordings. The genre has a dedicated following and continues to influence contemporary music.
Here is a list of northern soul artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the northern soul genre. You can find out what northern soul genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
