Philadelphia Soul

Philadelphia Soul emerged in the late 1960s, a delightful concoction of lush orchestration, funk grooves, and emotionally charged vocals, primarily from the City of Brotherly Love itself. It’s like the musical equivalent of a warm hug, characterised by those irresistible harmonies and a symphonic backdrop – think big strings and brass that scream, 'Dance like no one's watching!' Its influence is felt far and wide, as this genre essentially taught pop music that feeling and flair could, in fact, coexist quite splendidly.