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Which musical genre originated in the African-American community in the early 20th century, combining elements of blues, jazz, and ragtime?
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Rhythm and Blues
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Rhythm and Blues, often abbreviated as R&B, emerged as a distinct genre in the 1940s and 1950s, blending elements of blues, jazz, and ragtime.