Soul music is one of the most influential and iconic movements in the medium’s history – brimming with passion and life.

From James Brown’s hip-swivelling swagger to Marvin Gaye’s smouldering social consciousness and Nina Simone’s unassailable charisma, these are the musicians and voices that defined the music of the 20^th century, and our archive of vivid and intimate photography celebrates these outstanding and ground-breaking artists.

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