The fusion of gospel, pop, R&B, and soul contributed greatly to the success of Motown Records. It allowed its writers and artists to create songs that were catchy and appealing to younger listeners, ...

Author Margena Christian says that for all of Sylvia Moy’s documented musical achievements, there were other key works for ...

America could be a turbulent, paranoid, often violent place. These 23 songs soundtrack those dark, strange times ...

Legends of Motown is a sensational 7-piece tribute to the music of Motown, bringing you all the biggest Motown hits from the 60s and 70s. With stunning vocals and a powerhouse live band, this show ...

On his first solo album in 10 years, 'The Romantic,' Bruno Mars is basically offering a sequel to the '70s soul-revivalism he did with Silk Sonic.

Fifty years ago “Harvest for the World” and “Songs in the Key of Life” album didn’t just define Black music — they reshaped ...

Paul Simon, Donna Summer and Hot Chocolate ruled the charts as America's bicentennial year kicked off with disco.

Sometimes it's the singer as much as the song. These four classic albums from 1971 featured brilliant vocalists leading the ...

These 50-year old classics and trailblazers, “What’s Happening!!” and “Car Wash” remind us how Black creators reshaped television and film — blending laughter, music, and social truth into lasting ...

As Black History Month meets Valentine’s Day each February, it’s the perfect time to celebrate Black artists whose music continues to define love playlists around the world. Beginning in the 1950s, ...