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 20th century, and our archive of vivid and intimate photography celebrates these outstanding and ground-breaking artists.
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Diana And Her Cheetah
Photo by: Harry Langdon
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Nina At Newport
Photo by: Tom Copi
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Nina Simone Posing
Photo by: Bridgeman Images
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Stevie Wonder Vibe Magazine
Photo by: George Lange
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Colourful Diana
Photo by: Harry Langdon
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Diana Ross, 1975
Photo by: Harry Langdon
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Stevie, 1970
Photo by: Mirrorpix
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Diana Ross, 1987
Photo by: Harry Langdon
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Alicia Keys
Photo by: Samir Hussein
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Diana Ross Smiling
Photo by: Harry Langdon
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Diana Ross Reaching Out
Photo by: Harry Langdon
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Amy Winehouse, London 2004
Photo by: Jake Chessum
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Whitney Houston, 1988
Photo by: Steve Rapport
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Amy at the Isle of Wight
Photo by: Andy Willsher
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Diana Ross Poses
Photo by: Terry O'Neill
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Aretha Franklin Recording
Photo by: Donaldson Collection
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