New Orleans rhythm and blues

New Orleans rhythm and blues
Allen Toussaint, noted New Orleans rhythm and blues artist, at a festival in New Orleans, 2009
Stylistic origins	Louisiana music rhythm and blues
Cultural origins	New Orleans, United States

New Orleans rhythm and blues is a style of rhythm and blues that originated in New Orleans. It was a direct precursor to rock and roll and strongly influenced ska. Instrumentation typically includes drums, bass, piano, horns, electric guitar, and vocals. The style is characterized by syncopated "second line" rhythms, a strong backbeat, and soulful vocals. Artists such as Roy Brown, Dave Bartholomew, and Fats Domino are representative of the New Orleans R&B sound.^[1]