American rhythm and blues singers

Rhythm and blues singer (1933–1993)

American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player (1929-1994)

American singer (1929–2005)

American singer

American singer (1928–1992)

American singer (1942-2013)

American musician, songwriter and actor

American musician

American singer, songwriter (1922–1969)

American singer (1935–2024)

American singer

American blues musician

American blues and R&B singer best known for his hit, "Fannie Mae" (1911–1976)

German singer

American singer (1940-2019)

American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and record producer

American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist and radio personality (1947–2022)

American singer

American musician (1925–2020)

American singer

American singer

American singer

American tenor (1939–1975)

American singer-songwriter and record producer

American musician (1938–2015)

American R&B and blues guitarist and singer

American singer

American soul and R&B musician (1936–2021)

American blues and rhythm-and-blues singer and saxophonist (1919-1989)

American musician (1920–1974)

African-American rhythm-and-blues singer (1936-2001)

American actor, comedian and musician (1930-1998)

American singer (1945–1984)

American musician

American R&B and Louisiana blues singer and songwriter (1932–1996)

American R&B singer (1929–2008)

American singer

American musician

American singer

American musician

Eskew Reeder, Jr. (November 20, 1935 or 1938 – October 23, 1986), usually known by the stage name Esquerita (), and occasionally as S.Q. Reeder or The Magnificent Malochi, was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist, known for his frenetic performances. He has been credited with influencing rock and roll pioneer Little Richard.

American musician (1941-2020)

American singer

American singer (1936–1990)

American singer (1936–2005)

American singer and songwriter

American singer

American singer and actor; member of Kool & the Gang

American musician (1932-2001)

American musician

American singer

American jump blues and rhythm and blues singer

Saleka Night Shyamalan (born August 1, 1996), known mononymously as Saleka, is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of director M. Night Shyamalan and was cast as a fictional popstar, Lady Raven, in his thriller film Trap (2024). As a singer, she has performed songs for her father's projects such as the Apple TV+ series Servant (2019–2023) and his films Old (2021) and Trap (2024), and also released her first studio album Seance (2023).

American R&B and soul songwriter, singer and guitarist

American singer

American jazz and rhythm and blues vocalist (1919-2004)

American singer-songwriter

American singer

American musician (1925-2023)

American jump blues and rhythm and blues shouter and songwriter (1919–2007)