The singer, who died on Tuesday at 77, had a smooth, sunny delivery that turned at least one track into a lasting anthem of Black celebrations.
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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Danity Kane Singer Sues Sean Combs, Alleging Threats and Groping
Dawn Richard, a member of groups assembled by Mr. Combs, says in the suit that she saw the rap mogul choke his former girlfriend, Cassie. Mr. Combs has not yet responded.
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Frankie Beverly, Soul Singer and Maze Frontman, Is Dead at 77
He had announced a short farewell tour earlier this year and said he would retire after more than 50 years in the music business.
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20 Pop and Jazz Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall
Anticipated debuts and long-awaited follow-ups are due this season. Our critics plucked out a list of the most notable.
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Ease Into Fall With 7 Songs for September
Listen to tracks inspired by this month of transitions and memories from Green Day, Barry White, Fiona Apple and more.
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What was your personal song of the summer?
We want to know your seasonal anthem, for a future Amplifier playlist.
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Toni Braxton, Whoopi Goldberg Fan, Watches ‘The View’ in Her Pajamas
“I love a good debate,” said the R&B singer and actress, who can be seen alongside her sisters in the TV series “The Braxtons.” “It doesn’t always make you smile, but it always provokes thought.”
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7 New Collaborations You Should Hear Now
Hear music from pairings that include Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, and Post Malone and Chris Stapleton.
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Maurice Williams, Whose ‘Stay’ Was a Hit for Him and Others, Dies at 86
A chart topper in 1960 for him and his doo-wop group the Zodiacs, it inspired several notable cover versions and was heard in the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing.”
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Duke Fakir, Last Surviving Member of the Four Tops, Dies at 88
He sang tenor on hits like “Standing in the Shadow of Love,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).”
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Why Donald Glover Is Saying Goodbye to Childish Gambino
“Bando Stone & the New World,” his new album due Friday, tells a story about the potential end of the world — and the conclusion of his pseudonymous musical project.
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An All ‘Independence’ Playlist for the Fourth of July
Listen to songs by Martina McBride, Destiny’s Child, Kelly Clarkson and more.