2. “ The HistoRythm By the 1970s, the term rhythm and blues was being used as a blanket term for soul, funk, and disco. ” Rhythm and Blues, also known as ‘R n B’ has been a genre well known for decades- growing and developing in many ways that it has changed completely to when it originated in the 1940’s. the name was marketed largely to urban African American record labels.
3. Conventions RnB Of ofof of ofof of ofof of of of Of ofof of ofof of ofof Mise en scen: Urban landscape Clubs/Bars Street Exotic locations (exemplifying wealth and exaggerating ‘stardom’.) Solo artist: First person Close ups (facial expressions) Narrative story Screens/mirrors/water reflections in puddles All used to show artists personal insight Props: Money Flashy Cars Women (revealing/ provocative) Garments Group artists: choreographed Dances Synchronised movements Cutting through shots to show a variety of scenes Shots together and solo on individual parts Long shots Style is usually varied dependent on the artist some times simple (black/white, sepia or grey scale) Or brightly coloured.
