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Soul Events in New York City
Soul music emerged in the United States during the late 1950s and early 1960s, fusing the spiritual intensity of African American gospel with the secular rhythms of jazz and rhythm and blues. Find upcoming Soul events in New York City below.
Upcoming Soul Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
HIGH TIDES: THE WAVY SHOW & OPEN MIC
Until 1 Sep
hip hopr&brap
Hart Bar
Phenomenon → Listening Session
Until 15 Aug
hip hopr&bsoul
Ernest Records
RNBREAKFAST FEAT SLIM OF 112
Slim
r&bcontemporary r&bsoul
The Lobby NJ
"The Gospel Workshop" Hosted by Brandon McCune
Brandon McCune
gospelsouljazz
Express Newark Programs
0u La R&B Brunch
D4DAYO
r&bsoulhip hop
OU LA Restaurant & Bar
RIDDIM & SOULS FISH-FRY PICNIC (R&B MEETS REGGAE)
r&breggaehip hop
New York City
Mic Check & Mimosas: The R&B Experience
DJ Baggz, DJ Wally Katt
r&bsoulcontemporary r&b
SuLuna
Block Party Brunch with Stretch Armstrong
Stretch Armstrong
hip hopfunksoul
Public Records
EXHALE NYC: The Higher Maintenance Tour
DJ KayKay47
househip hopsoul
Padre Plaza
White & Denim Day Party Leos Edition
r&bhip hopsoul
Comedy In Harlem
Ashanti’s Graduation Party
Ashanti
r&br&bpop
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
Kat’s FreakNik BBQ
hip hopr&bdance
Baisley Pond Park
HAVE YOU SEENCJ?
seencj, Waxwing
hip hopr&brap
Event Space
Southside, We Outside Live Music and Night Market
The Soapbox Presents
r&bsoulfunk
Baisley Pond Park
Winnie’s Jazz Club
jazzsoulblues
Winnie's Jazz Club
SLOW JAMS NYC - Summer Rooftop RnB & Slow Jams Day Party
soulr&bhip hop
The DL
Open Mics: Where Culture And Community Meets
spoken wordhip hopr&b
The Eleanor's Bar & Restaurant
Happy hour Jazz with David Bailis!
David Bailis
nu jazzbrazilian jazzjazz
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
Solo Together | Olivia Dean Pre Concert Meet Up
popsoulr&b
Bryant Park
HRYC x HARLEM SHAKE Pavement Party
Ohene
jazzsoulfunk
Harlem Shake
LIVE IN THE GARDEN
Amir, Soul, Valo, AMG Enzo, Cuzimgeo, Whos Day, Cousin Tito
hip hopunderground hip hoprap
Saint Nicholas Miracle Garden
Natalie Bergman
Natalie Bergman
christian lo-fiindiegospel
The Rockaway Hotel
Talia Green and the Band
Talia Green and the Band
funkpopsoul
The Bitter End
DJ Niko RnB Night
DJ Niko
r&bsoulfunk
New York
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, danceable sound.
energy
60
danceability
70
valence
70
grit
40
organicness
90
commerciality
80
tempo
50
vocality
95
About Soul
Soul music emerged in the United States during the late 1950s and early 1960s, fusing the spiritual intensity of African American gospel with the secular rhythms of jazz and rhythm and blues. This genre is defined by its powerful, emotive vocal performances, often supported by brass sections, Hammond organs, and a driving rhythmic section that emphasizes a deep, syncopated groove. While its tempo typically ranges from moderate ballads to upbeat dance tracks, the mood remains consistently passionate, raw, and centered on themes of love and resilience. As a foundational pillar of modern music, soul bridges the gap between traditional blues and the subsequent rise of funk, disco, and contemporary R&B.
Also known as: Soul music
Soul events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Soul music?
- Soul music emerged in the United States during the late 1950s and early 1960s, fusing the spiritual intensity of African American gospel with the secular rhythms of jazz and rhythm and blues. This genre is defined by its powerful, emotive vocal performances, often supported by brass sections, Hammond organs, and a driving rhythmic section that emphasizes a deep, syncopated groove. While its tempo typically ranges from moderate ballads to upbeat dance tracks, the mood remains consistently passion…
- What Soul events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Soul events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Soul events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Soul music?
- Soul music scores high on vocality (95%), organicness (90%), commerciality (80%), and lower on tempo (50%), grit (40%). These qualities shape the typical Soul sound at live events and club nights.
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