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Neo Soul Events in Los Angeles
Neo soul emerged in the late 1980s as a progressive fusion of classic soul and contemporary R&B, heavily influenced by hip hop's production techniques and jazz's harmonic complexity. Find upcoming Neo Soul events in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Neo Soul Events · Los Angeles
MON 10 AUG
TUE 11 AUG
WED 12 AUG
THU 13 AUG
Windgrease Festival: Mumia Postcard Party
Georgia Anne Muldrow
neo soulalternative r&bexperimental
2220 Arts + Archives
Sounds of LA County - NLA x Critical Breakdown
Choklate, Tia P., Rachel Francis, Jace Holmes-Floyd, Tatiana Tate, Tonya Sweets, DJ Sterling V
neo soulhip hoprap
Mary M. Bethune Park
Safe + Sound: Home
J*DaVeY, Aziza Love, O-Slice, Alfred Nomad, DJ WyldeFlower
neo soulindie r&balternative r&b
DescriptionRuben F. Salazar Park
Judith Hill
Judith Hill
retro soulneo soulsoul
Blue Note
FRI 14 AUG
SAT 15 AUG
THU 20 AUG
FRI 21 AUG
SAT 22 AUG
PHOENIX Presents: R&B Therapy Sessions — Session One: Vulnerability
Iman Omari, Lovelogiq
neo soulr&b indier&b alternativo
Moon Global Studios
Stories of Love: A Place For The Lovers
Cleo Sol, FatiMAHHH, Mahlick, DJ .40 Cal, L10N, Sai, Jayelle
r&bneo soulhip hop
Sole Folks
Luke Titus
Dani Offline, Luke Titus
alternative r&bneo soulnu jazz
SLOWJAMZ
Vi Jordan and the Collective
Vi Jordan, The Collective
r&bsouljazz
Vibrato Grill Jazz
WildChild & Friends of the Multiverse (Early Show)
Keyon Harrold, Amber Navran, Daru Jones, WildChild, Renee Neufville, The Soulyghost, Aaron Greene, Maya Clayton
neo soulcontemporary r&bindie jazz
Blue Note
Jazz on the Beach
John Legend, Ezra Collective, Janelle Monáe, Charlie Wilson, Terrace Martin, Raphael Saadiq, Big Freedia, Poncho Sanchez, Nubya Garcia, Joey Alexander, Pedrito Martinez, Alfredo Rodriguez, Justin-Lee Schultz, Parliament Funkadelic, Free Nationals, George Clinton, Original Koffee, LA Jazz Festival All Star Band, LA Jazz Festival Foundation Youth All Stars
neo soulfunklatin jazz
Dockweiler Beach
SUN 23 AUG
MON 24 AUG
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
45
danceability
55
valence
65
grit
30
organicness
75
commerciality
35
tempo
38
vocality
90
About Neo Soul
Neo soul emerged in the late 1980s as a progressive fusion of classic soul and contemporary R&B, heavily influenced by hip hop's production techniques and jazz's harmonic complexity. The genre is characterized by mid-tempo, groovy rhythms often utilizing the Fender Rhodes electric piano, live bass, and intricate vocal layering to create an introspective and sensual atmosphere. It serves as a conscious alternative to mainstream R&B, prioritizing organic textures and poetic lyricism over polished pop sensibilities. This movement bridges the gap between the Motown-era traditions and modern urban aesthetics, emphasizing emotional authenticity and musicality through relaxed, behind-the-beat drumming and sophisticated melodic phrasing.
Also known as: Neo-soul, Nu Soul, Nu-soul
Parent genre:R&B
Neo Soul events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Neo Soul music?
- Neo soul emerged in the late 1980s as a progressive fusion of classic soul and contemporary R&B, heavily influenced by hip hop's production techniques and jazz's harmonic complexity. The genre is characterized by mid-tempo, groovy rhythms often utilizing the Fender Rhodes electric piano, live bass, and intricate vocal layering to create an introspective and sensual atmosphere. It serves as a conscious alternative to mainstream R&B, prioritizing organic textures and poetic lyricism over polished …
- What Neo Soul events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Neo Soul events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Neo Soul events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Neo Soul music?
- Neo Soul music scores high on vocality (90%), organicness (75%), valence (65%), and lower on commerciality (35%), grit (30%). These qualities shape the typical Neo Soul sound at live events and club nights.
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