American soul keyboardists

Prince Rogers Nelson, known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credited as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres.

American singer, pianist and songwriter (1930–2004)

Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Considered a pop icon, she is known for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Jackson's sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content that concerned social issues and deeply felt experiences contributed to the appeal of her work to the youth audience.

American musician (1933–2006)

American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (born 1950)

American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984)

American singer, songwriter and actor

American jazz pianist and composer (born 1940)

American musician and actor (1942-2008)

American singer (1937–2025)

American singer, songwriter, and rapper

American recording artist; pop rock singer-songwriter and pianist

American musician (1938–2020)

American R&B musician (1946–2006)

American singer, songwriter and record producer (1948-2004)

American musician, singer, guitarist, and record producer (1943–2025)

Angela Laverne Stone was an American singer-songwriter, rapper, actress, and record producer. With a career spanning more than four decades, she has been credited with revolutionizing the sound of hip-hop and neo soul.

American musician (1946–2013)

Cameroonian-American actress, guitarist, singer-songwriter

American recording artist; musician, singer

American singer-songwriter and musician (1945-1979)

American singer and keyboardist

American R&B and soul singer (1956–2010)

American musician

American R&B songwriting and record production team

American musician (1948–2025)

American contemporary R&B singer, songwriter and record producer

American jazz pianist and R&B singer

American singer-songwriter and record producer

American musician and composer

American singer

American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, bandleader, talent scout, record producer, and musician (1934–2007)

American singer-songwriter and keyboardist

American musician (1948–2008)

American keyboardist, session musician, record producer, and studio founder (1943–2009)

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

American songwriter and session musician

American musician (1943–1993)

American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer

American musician (1948-2006)

American singer

American singer, composer and musician

American musician, composer, and arranger

American singer and musician

African American soul musician (1930–1992)

American keyboardist, producer, and songwriter

American musician