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 Ross Flying
Photo by: Waring Abbott
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The Tamla-Motown Revue
Photo by: EMI Archives/UMG
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George Benson
Photo by: Tom Copi
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Ike & Tina
Photo by: Tom Copi
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Stevie Wonder At MSG
Photo by: Waring Abbott
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Ms Turner
Photo by: Tom Copi
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James Brown
Photo by: Stephen Wright
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Godfather of Soul
Photo by: Tom Copi
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Diana Ross As a Diva
Photo by: Waring Abbott
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Mr Charles
Photo by: Tom Copi
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Amy’s Eagle
Photo by: Jake Chessum
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Mr Stevie Wonder
Photo by: Dezo Hoffmann/REX
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Stevie Wonder And His Mic
Photo by: Waring Abbott
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Diana Ross Live
Photo by: Ed Caraeff
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Mr Wonder
Photo by: Tom Copi
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Amy looks out of the window
Photo by: Jay Brooks
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Smokey Robinson On Stage
Photo by: Waring Abbott
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Mr Brown
Photo by: Tom Copi
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