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Genre
retro soul
Parent Genre: R&B

Retro soul music is a genre that combines elements of classic soul, funk, and R&B with modern production techniques. It features a strong emphasis on live instrumentation, including horns, guitars, and drums, and often incorporates vintage recording techniques to create an authentic sound. The genre is characterized by its energetic and upbeat rhythms, soulful vocals, and catchy hooks. Retro soul music has gained popularity in recent years, thanks in part to the success of artists who have brought the genre back into the mainstream.


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retro soul music timeline

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retro soul playlist created by Chosic

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List of retro soul artists

Here is a list of retro soul artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the retro soul genre. You can find out what retro soul genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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