Deep [southern soul](/genre/southern-soul) is a subgenre of soul music that originated in the southern United States in the 1960s and 1970s. It is characterized by its raw, gritty sound and deeply emotional lyrics, often drawing on themes of love, heartbreak, and social injustice. Deep southern soul is heavily influenced by [gospel](/genre/gospel) music and incorporates elements of [blues](/genre/blues), [R&B](/genre/rb), and [funk](/genre/funk). Some of the genre's most famous artists include Otis Redding, Al Green, and Aretha Franklin.

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