Rhythm and Blues | Popular Songs of the Day - Library of Congress
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WebNov 18, 2009 · Rhythm and Blues. The term "rhythm and blues," often called "R&B," originated in the 1940s when it replaced "race music" as a general marketing term for all African American music, though it usually referred only to secular, not religious music. The term first appeared in commercial recording in 1948, when RCA Victor records began …
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