English Club: History of Soul Music

Learn the history of soul music from its origins in gospel music, through Motown and Memphis Soul, to contemporary rhythm and blues. The site includes three videos: Sam Cooke singing "A Change is Gonna Come," from 1964, with images from the civil rights movement from the 1960s through the beginning of the 21st century; a 1966 performance by Percy Sledge of "When a Man Loves a Woman"; and a 2018 performance by Australian artist Mo'ju of "Native Tongue." A link at the end of the article goes to an online quiz covering the material in the article.