Chicago Soul

Chicago soul is a genre of soul music characterized by its lush, orchestral arrangements, soaring vocal harmonies, and socially conscious lyrics. Emerging in the 1960s, Chicago soul drew from the city's rich musical heritage, blending gospel, R&B, and blues influences with a distinctly Midwestern sensibility. The genre's signature sound featured sweeping strings, percussive horns, and inventive instrumental textures, often anchored by a strong, emotive lead vocalist. Chicago soul's heyday spanned the late 1960s to early 1970s, with artists crafting songs that addressed issues like love, social justice, and community empowerment. This genre not only played a pivotal role in shaping the soul and R&B landscape but also intersected with funk, psychedelic rock, and gospel, leaving an indelible mark on American music.

Latest Chicago Soul Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
The Emotions
Curtis Mayfield
Jackie Wilson
Donny Hathaway
The Staple Singers
The Five Stairsteps
Top Playlists
Echoes of the Ages: A Melodic Voyage Through Time 4 Chicago Soul artists
70s HITS - 100 Greatest Songs of the 1970s 3 Chicago Soul artists
Rolling Stone Magazine - 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2024) 2 Chicago Soul artists
Dr. John Top Radio 1 Chicago Soul artist
Blues Guitar Instrumentals 1 Chicago Soul artist
Old Gods of Appalachia 1 Chicago Soul artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 26 Chicago Soul artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 439 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Chicago Soul artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. January 4, 2025
  2. October 30, 2024
  3. August 21
  4. July 26
  5. July 12
  6. June 28
  7. June 21
  8. June 14
  9. June 14
  10. May 10
  11. April 16
  12. April 13
  13. April 2
  14. March 22
  15. March 1
  16. February 23
  17. February 14
  18. February 9
  19. January 31
  20. November 17, 2023
  21. November 10
  22. October 27
  23. October 13
  24. August 4
  25. July 31
  26. June 30
  27. June 2
  28. April 28
  29. March 24
  30. March 10
  31. February 10
  32. February 3
  33. December 6, 2022
  34. December 3
  35. December 2
  36. December 2
  37. November 18
  38. November 4
  39. September 23
  40. September 23