when did r&b start
Where Did R&B; Music Come From? By David Woo ; Updated September 15, 2017 The rhythm and blues genre (R&B) is a result of a great deal of musical evolution, and has a fascinating origin. R&B is an American musical form that continues to influence modern musicians. Racial Origins. The term R&B originated in the late 1940s. In 1948, RCA Victor marketed black music as blues and rhythm, and in 1949 the term rhythm and blues replaced the Billboard category Harlem Hit Parade. Cultural Origins. R&B has grown out of African American culture.