Though she was the daughter of a jazz icon, Natalie Cole carved out her own unique space in the music industry, bridging ...

Soul singer Bobby McClure sang with Sam Cooke, duetted with Fontella Bass, and collaborated with Swamp Dogg, but he fell ...

If you enjoy 1970s music by groups like Fleetwood Mac, music writer Olivia Steele suggests vintage-inspired tracks to add to your next playlist.

Curtis Mayfield was short, and with his rabbity grin and small rectangular-wire-framed glasses hanging halfway down his nose, ...

Isaac Hayes, the legendary singer, composer, and producer, was a musical force unlike any other. Known for his deep, baritone ...

This recording represents the culmination of my desire to create something entirely outside my comfort zone — something unique that challenges me as a vocalist,” Dame said.

When H.E.R. won an Oscar for Best Original Song for “Judas and the Black Messiah” in 2021, she used her acceptance to thank ...

Roy Ayers, the jazz and R&B musician known as the "godfather of neo-soul" music, has died following a "long illness." He was 84. The news was shared Wednesday night to Ayers' social media accounts ...

He was 70 years old. In October of that year—five weeks before Sex Pistols put out “Anarchy in the UK”—the Damned released their debut single, “New Rose,” making them the first UK punk ...

Stone’s distinctive vocal style combined raw emotional power with nuanced delivery, establishing her as one of the most recognizable voices in modern soul music. Hits like “Wish I Didn’t ...

“Virgo Vibes,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” and “Daddy Bug.” He later signed with Polydor, where he continued to innovate and introduce new music. His foray into film scoring also marked a ...