<P> The key subgenres of soul include the Detroit ( Motown ) style , a rhythmic music influenced by gospel ; deep soul and southern soul , driving , energetic soul styles combining R&B with southern gospel music sounds ; Memphis soul , a shimmering , sultry style ; New Orleans soul , which came out of the rhythm and blues style ; Chicago soul , a lighter gospel - influenced sound ; Philadelphia soul , a lush orchestral sound with doo - wop - inspired vocals ; Psychedelic soul , a blend of psychedelic rock and soul music ; as well as categories such as Blue - eyed soul , which is soul music performed by white artists ; British soul ; and Northern soul , rare soul music played by DJs at nightclubs in Northern England . </P>
<P> The key subgenres of soul include the Detroit ( Motown ) style , a rhythmic music influenced by gospel ; deep soul and southern soul , driving , energetic soul styles combining R&B with southern gospel music sounds ; Memphis soul , a shimmering , sultry style ; New Orleans soul , which came out of the rhythm and blues style ; Chicago soul , a lighter gospel - influenced sound ; Philadelphia soul , a lush orchestral sound with doo - wop - inspired vocals ; Psychedelic soul , a blend of psychedelic rock and soul music ; as well as categories such as Blue - eyed soul , which is soul music performed by white artists ; British soul ; and Northern soul , rare soul music played by DJs at nightclubs in Northern England . </P>
southern soul was considered the sound of what independent record label
southern soul was considered the sound of what independent record label
Motown
Motown