News of D'Angelo's death has rattled the world of music. The neo-soul trailblazer, who was only 51, had been privately battling cancer. His passing was announced in a brief statement from his family. ...

Four iconic voices that have shaped the landscape of soul, R&B, and pop music for decades are coming together once again. Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills are extending ...

There’s no question that Black artists have played a pivotal role in shaping every genre of music known and loved today. When asked the question “What is Black music?” many complexities and layers ...

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However culture-shifting history proves Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, to be, it’s not unprecedented. For generations, artists have blurred the supposed lines between country music, R&B, soul, ...

Music has always been there for people to help them express their emotions, whether good or bad. These music quotes help to further explain how — and why — music has touched so many people’s lives.

To get a sense of how extraordinarily hit-and-miss Al Green was Friday night at Toyota Music Factory, consider his rollercoaster version of the Bee Gees' "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart." The song ...

When it comes to picking your wedding music, there are a plethora of genres to choose from — and if you prefer more classic music to modern hits, it can be even harder to decide on tunes to fit your ...

The ’90s, arguably, constituted the last era of rock music. When boy bands and pop stars put an end to rock’s five-decade reign over popular music, the decade of grunge and jangly college music was ...

Soul has become the most-watched movie on Disney Plus during the Christmas season. The Pixar film has gained many fans in a short space of time, with many loving the gorgeous music included. So is the ...