About Progressive soul
Progressive soul is a music genre in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of soul and progressive music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Janelle Monáe, The Roots and Q-Tip.
From Wikipedia
Progressive soul (often shortened to prog-soul; also called black prog, black rock, and progressive R&B) is a type of African-American music that uses a progressive approach, particularly in the context of the soul and funk genres. It developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s through the recordings of innovative black musicians who pushed the structural and stylistic boundaries of those genres. Among their influences were musical forms that arose from rhythm and blues music's transformation into rock, such as Motown, progressive rock, psychedelic soul, and jazz fusion.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Progressive soul.
Key artists
- Janelle Monáe
- The Roots
- Q-Tip
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Progressive soul?
Progressive soul is a music genre in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of soul and progressive music.
Where and when did Progressive soul originate?
Progressive soul originated in the 1960s.
Who are famous Progressive soul artists?
Janelle Monáe, The Roots and Q-Tip.