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Stax Records spent decades spinning gold. The label nurtured a unique sound that blended R&B, gospel, blues, and country, eventually leading the way in a soul revolution. Stax became a home to ...
The modern era of country soul began, more or less, with Ray Charles, an R&B legend whose tag-team Modern Sounds in Country & Western LPs were landmarks that arguably blueprinted soul music itself.
Stephanie Mills’ music is timeless, filled with soul, passion, and heartfelt storytelling. Her ability to convey deep emotions through her voice makes her songs as relevant today as they were ...
Lots of funk and soul happening this week. Cimafunk taps George Clinton to feature on a new track, Lucky Daye is on a reimagined EWF song and more.
From chill solo cruises to long road trips, these Rap and R&B songs by Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Frank Ocean and more are perfect for every kind of ride.
The Weeknd is No. 2 with “Blinding Lights,” and he’s also the artist with the most R&B/soul songs on the chart, with nine of them.
10 Essential R&B Songs That Came Out in 1975 (and Are Guaranteed to Be Played at the Next Cookout) As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, check out these 10 songs that have stood the ...
Let’s say you like R&B, funk, Latin jazz, soul, hip-hop. You like savoring bites from Milwaukee food trucks or checking out local artisans, makers and vendors. Well, there’s just the festival ...
CAMERA SOUL is a powerful jazz-funk ensemble, produced by Mr. Marco Rossi of Azzurra Music (Verona) and released and marketed in the Americas by Kathryn Ballard Shut of TIMKAT Entertainment (Denver, ...
British R&B singer Elmiene stops by for a performance at the Tiny Desk and chats with NPR's Scott Detrow about why he's drawn to soul music, his Sudanese roots and why he loves touring in the U.S.