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R&B, Soul & Funk Music in Atlanta

 

Atlanta’s R&B, soul, and funk scene blends timeless tradition with modern grooves. From smoky late-night sets and soul revivals to high-energy funk collectives and smooth R&B crooners, the city remains a hotbed of heartfelt rhythm and powerhouse performances. Whether it’s a club date, festival slot, or underground jam, you’ll find Atlanta moving to the pulse of soul and groove.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming R&B/Soul/Funk Shows


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Upcoming R&B/Soul/Funk Concerts in Atlanta

See the full concert and live music listings on our R&B/Soul/Funk Music Events Calendar

Our Annual Celebration of Earth, Wind and Fire!

08/29/2025 7:30 PM
The Velvet Note
Friday and Saturday SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. As you know, The Velvet Note just celebrated 13 years, and we are pleased to bring you our annual ce...

Tribute To R&B Girl Groups With Mike Jones And Friends

08/30/2025 8:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta
Tribute to R&B Girl Groups with Mike Jones and Friends

Shaé Universe (21+)

09/07/2025 7:30 AM
Buckhead Theatre
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Isaia Huron

09/12/2025 8:00 PM
Aisle 5
Isaia Huron

Love Moor

Yaya Bey

09/16/2025 8:00 PM
Aisle 5
Yaya Bey

Madison Mcferrin

10/12/2025 8:00 PM
Aisle 5
Madison McFerrin

Atlanta-Based R&B and Soul Artists

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

Julie Dexter

Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British singer and songwriter who has shared the spotlight with a host of cutting...-edge artists, in...

ATL Collective

This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.

Cinnamon Denise

An Atlanta, Georgia native, Cinnamon Denise is a vocalist, bassoonist, songwriter, and producer who has a talent for engulfing listeners into ...

Larry Griffith Band

Larry was brought up in the inner city of Cincinnati, Ohio by a single parent along with nine other siblings. The dilapidated three tiered tenement li...

Atlanta Soul Power

Band Members

Dewey Barfield - Drums
Greg Kirkland Sr - Bass, Vocals
Oliver Nichols - Vocals... See More

ASP are about celebrating JBs music & gettin...

BJ Wilbanks

Georgia-based BJ Wilbanks' authentic exploration of love and the pursuit of enlightenment has been referred to as "Back Porch Soul," fusing the music...

Nubia Soul Goddess

Listening to Christina Latimore, better known as Nubia Soul Goddess, is like pouring a cold glass of pinot grigio and sliding on a brand new, red velv...

Dana Rice

Serving up Jazz, Pop, and Soul music

www.DanaRiceMusic.com

Fooshee's Forecast

Psychedelic Rock and Funk Fusion with a tendency to jam. <<Collaboration is Key>>


Gain access to discounts, early releas...

BLAKBOT

BLAKBOT is a 12 piece ATL-based DANCE Music band, as well as a studio music production project. BLAKBOT has achieved international recognition with ...

Tejh Johnson

A Rising Neosoul Artist originally discovered in the inner city of Houston, Texas...with a sound fashioned around neosoul, jazz, rhythm & blues and th...

All The Locals

ATL based (est 2012), All The Locals, are shaped and molded out of the very bricks that make up their southern metropolis. Soulful backbone, a rock n ...

India Shawn

Bio India Shawn is unfiltered and fearless. Listening to the rising R&B singer/songwriter's music feels less like playing a record and more ...

Citizen Gold

Utilizing a variety of musical influences, ranging from Soul to Hip-Hop, Citizen Gold artfully crafts relatable tunes that uniquely express the human...

Joe Thomas aka Joe

Wikipedia


Joseph Lewis Thomas (born July 5, 1973), known mononymously as Joe, is an American R&B singer. He signed to Polygram Records in 19...

Venues Known for R&B, Soul & Funk

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

City Winery

Atlanta's first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...

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