When it comes to R&B/soul, the contributions of Canadian artists can’t be denied. Often overlooked and underrated, the history of Canadian R&B/soul musicians goes way back. We take a quick trip along the timeline to see just a few of the R&B/soul milestones along the way.

If you want to listen to some of the significant recordings Canadians have contributed to the genre in recent years, you can tune in to CBC Radio 2's new R&B show, Marvin's Room, hosted by Amanda Parris, every Friday night at 8 p.m.