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Instrumental Soul

Instrumental soul is a vibrant and rhythmically rich music genre that emphasizes melody and atmosphere, often characterized by deep grooves, expressive horn sections, and lush arrangements. Originating from the soul music tradition that combines elements of African-American Gospel music, R&B, and jazz, instrumental soul forgoes vocal lines to spotlight the intricate interplay among instruments. Anchored by a steady backbeat and often featuring the distinctive, resonant sounds of organs, electric pianos, and smooth guitar licks, the style exudes a warm, emotional essence that can be both relaxing and invigorating. From the tight, funky jams of The Meters to the cinematic soulscapes of David Axelrod, instrumental soul offers a diverse soundscape that is as rich in texture as it is in history.

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R&b Jazz Soul Blues Funk Neo Soul Gospel Jazz Fusion Smooth Jazz Jazz Funk Psychedelic Soul

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Funk Soul R&b Blues Classic Soul Jazz Fusion Soul Jazz Jazz Funk Jazz Instrumental Funk

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The Leading Citizen (2026 Remaster)

Single - Released February 6, 2026

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Booker T. & the M.G.'s

El Michels Affair

The Soul Jazz Era

Booker T. Jones

David Axelrod

The Exceptional Three

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February 6, 2026

The Leading Citizen (2026 Remaster)
David Axelrod
1 tracks
January 3

Blinding Lights (Afro Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 24, 2025

Too Good At Goodbyes (EPIC GOSPEL Cinematic Orchestral)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 23

Beautiful Girls (60's Motown Blues & Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

The Fate of Ophelia (1950s Soul/Jazz [Best Version])
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

What About Me b/w Unlucky Girl
The Exceptional Three
2 tracks
November 20

Let Me Love You (1950s Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 11

Without Me
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
November 9

Take Me to Church (Soulful Blues 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 9

Grenade (1950s Soul) [Best Version]
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

X Gon’ Give It To Ya (1950s Acoustic Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

Forgot About Dre (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 5

Ms. Jackson (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Gin & Juice (Soul 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Way Down We Go (1950s Soul & Jazz Version)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
October 31

I'm In Luv (With A Stripper) [Soul 1950s]
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
October 27

Gangsta's Paradise (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
October 23

In Da Club (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
October 23

In Da Club (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
September 10

Daisy
Melody's Echo Chamber•
El Michels Affair
1 tracks
September 5

24 Hr Sports
El Michels Affair
16 tracks
August 13

Mágica
El Michels Affair•
Rogê
4 tracks
July 21

Indifference
El Michels Affair•
Shintaro Sakamoto
3 tracks
June 25

Say Goodbye
El Michels Affair•
Florence Adooni
2 tracks
June 11

Boot-Leg (Live at Club Paradise, Memphis, TN)
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
1 tracks
June 2

Anticipate
El Michels Affair•
Clairo
1 tracks
March 18

Kodak
El Michels Affair
2 tracks
February 17

Mr. Brew
El Michels Affair
1 tracks
February 7

Green Onions (62’ Onions Cut)
Booker T. Jones
1 tracks
September 6, 2024

Glorious Game (Instrumentals)
El Michels Affair•
Black Thought
12 tracks
May 20

Stax Records Presents
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
15 tracks
April 26

Boy Kills World (Songs From The Original Motion Picture)
El Michels Affair
9 tracks
October 10, 2023

Los Chicos Tristes [Feat. Jensine Benitez] (El Michels Affair Remix)
Hermanos Gutiérrez•
El Michels Affair•
Jensine Benitez
2 tracks
August 14

Losing It
Bobby Oroza•
El Michels Affair
4 tracks
June 12

Whatcha Know
Bobby Oroza•
El Michels Affair
1 tracks
May 12

Green Onions (De Novo, Part 2)
Booker T. Jones
3 tracks
April 14

Glorious Game
El Michels Affair•
Black Thought
12 tracks
February 24

Green Onions (De Novo, Part 1)
Booker T. Jones
3 tracks
November 16, 2022

Mo' Onions (2023 Remaster)
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
1 tracks
November 11

Green Onions (Cebollas Verdes Cut)
Booker T. Jones
2 tracks

September 5, 2025

24 Hr Sports
El Michels Affair
16 tracks
August 13

Mágica
El Michels Affair•
Rogê
4 tracks
September 6, 2024

Glorious Game (Instrumentals)
El Michels Affair•
Black Thought
12 tracks
May 20

Stax Records Presents
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
15 tracks
April 26

Boy Kills World (Songs From The Original Motion Picture)
El Michels Affair
9 tracks
August 14, 2023

Losing It
Bobby Oroza•
El Michels Affair
4 tracks
April 14

Glorious Game
El Michels Affair•
Black Thought
12 tracks
February 16, 2022

Yeti Season (Deluxe Version)
El Michels Affair
20 tracks
August 13, 2021

Ekundayo Inversions
El Michels Affair•
Liam Bailey
13 tracks
August 12

Ekundayo Inversions (Instrumentals)
El Michels Affair•
Liam Bailey
13 tracks
May 8, 2020

Adult Themes
El Michels Affair
12 tracks
November 1, 2019

Note By Note
Booker T. Jones
11 tracks
July 12

Live at the Monterey International Pop Festival
Otis Redding•
Booker T. & the M.G.'s•
The Mar-Keys
8 tracks
June 29, 2018

Live in Hollywood
Booker T. Jones
8 tracks
April 14, 2017

Return To The 37th Chamber
El Michels Affair
14 tracks
June 24, 2016

Strange Boy b/w No Surprise
El Michels Affair
6 tracks
December 1, 2014

Loose Change
El Michels Affair
8 tracks
May 10, 2011

The Road From Memphis (Deluxe Edition)
Booker T. Jones
14 tracks
April 21, 2009

Potato Hole
Booker T. Jones
10 tracks
April 21

Enter The 37th Chamber
El Michels Affair
15 tracks

February 6, 2026

The Leading Citizen (2026 Remaster)
David Axelrod
1 tracks
January 3

Blinding Lights (Afro Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 24, 2025

Too Good At Goodbyes (EPIC GOSPEL Cinematic Orchestral)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
December 23

Beautiful Girls (60's Motown Blues & Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

The Fate of Ophelia (1950s Soul/Jazz [Best Version])
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 27

What About Me b/w Unlucky Girl
The Exceptional Three
2 tracks
November 20

Let Me Love You (1950s Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 11

Without Me
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
November 9

Take Me to Church (Soulful Blues 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 9

Grenade (1950s Soul) [Best Version]
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

X Gon’ Give It To Ya (1950s Acoustic Soul)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 7

Forgot About Dre (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 5

Ms. Jackson (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Gin & Juice (Soul 1950s)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
November 2

Way Down We Go (1950s Soul & Jazz Version)
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
October 31

I'm In Luv (With A Stripper) [Soul 1950s]
The Soul Jazz Era
1 tracks
October 27

Gangsta's Paradise (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
October 23

In Da Club (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
October 23

In Da Club (The Soul Jazz Era)
The Soul Jazz Era
3 tracks
September 10

Daisy
Melody's Echo Chamber•
El Michels Affair
1 tracks