GROUP/DUO (with at least one LIVING original member) – defined as a group or duo that first began recording in the soul music field between 1970-1995. Note: Duos are defined as established as such, not for a one-time collaboration – Peaches & Herb, Billy Davis & Marilyn McCoo, Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson are examples of defined duos.

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