+**R B** (often stylized as **R&B**), or [Rhythm and Blues](/wiki/rhythm_and_blues), is a [music genre](/wiki/music_genre) that originated in African-American communities in the 1940s. It blends elements of gospel, blues, and jazz, evolving into a foundational sound for rock and roll, soul, and funk.
+## See also
+- [Soul Music](/wiki/soul_music)
+- [Funk](/wiki/funk)
+- [Gospel Music](/wiki/gospel_music)
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