Table of Contents
What is soul diction
“Soul diction” is a term that is sometimes used to describe a particular style of singing or speaking characterized by soulful, emotive delivery. The term is often associated with soul music, which emerged from African American musical traditions in the 1950s and 1960s and is characterized by its gospel-influenced vocals, passionate delivery, and emphasis on emotion and expression. Soul diction is characterized by its warm, rich, and expressive tone and its ability to convey the deep emotions behind the lyrics of a song
Contemporary soul musicians
There are many contemporary soul musicians who are active in the music industry today. Here is a list of some of the most popular and influential artists in the genre
- Frank Ocean
- H.E.R.
- Solange
- Anderson .Paak
- Jhené Aiko
- Daniel Caesar
- Erykah Badu
- John Legend
- Bilal
- BJ the Chicago Kid
This is not an exhaustive list, but it should give you a good starting point if you’re interested in exploring contemporary soul music.
Gospell and soul artists
Gospel and soul music have a close relationship, with gospel music serving as an influence on the development of soul music and many soul musicians also incorporating gospel elements into their music. Here are some contemporary gospel and gospel-influenced soul artists:
- Kirk Franklin
- Tamela Mann
- Jonathan McReynolds
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- Tyler Perry
- Fred Hammond
- Yolanda Adams
- Donald Lawrence
- Shirley Caesar
- Marvin Sapp
This is not a comprehensive list, but it includes some of the most well-known and influential gospel and gospel-influenced soul artists in the contemporary music scene.
Text with help of openAI and AItrot
Images with help of Picsart an MIB
Learn affiliate marketing & build your own website with an awesome community and join me there. You can be a free starter for as long as needed. It includes free hosting and basic teachings. If you are an advanced user, you may like to level up. just have a look, and see for yourself!
