Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Cornerstone, Dies at 89

The New York Times – Music:
With songs like “Don’t You Just Know It,” “Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” and “Sea Cruise,” he put a firm backbeat behind joyful nonsense.
SZA’s ‘SOS’ Is the No. 1 Album for an Eighth Time

The New York Times – Music:
The R&B singer-songwriter has matched Taylor Swift’s run with “Folklore,” the last time a female artist held the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s chart for eight weeks.
Lizzo and SZA Spin Up a Fresh ‘Special,’ and 7 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Luke Combs, Jessie Ware, Indigo de Souza and others.
Soul Told Black Musicians’ Stories. Its Archives Are Going Digital.

The New York Times – Music:
The newspaper, which started in 1966 with a focus on R&B, funk and disco, shut down in 1982. But one of its founders’ grandsons is devoted to finding it a new online audience.
Charlie Thomas, a Singing Drifter Nearly All His Life, Dies at 85

The New York Times – Music:
He was heard on hits like “There Goes My Baby,” “Under the Boardwalk” and “Up on the Roof.” He kept singing them for decades.
K-Pop Group Tomorrow X Together Ends SZA’s Seven-Week Run at No. 1

The New York Times – Music:
The boy band topped the Billboard album chart for the first time thanks to an array of collectible CDs for sale.
Beyoncé Has The Most Grammys Ever After Winning 32nd Award

The New York Times – Music:
After 88 career nominations, the superstar won her fourth trophy of the 2023 awards, giving her the record for most Grammy victories.
Beyoncé Ties Record for Most Grammy Wins

The New York Times – Music:
With her third victory of the day so far, an award for best R&B song, the singer has 31 career Grammys, tying the conductor Georg Solti.
Grammys 2023: How to Watch, Time and Streaming

The New York Times – Music:
A guide to everything you need to know for the 65th annual awards on Sunday night.
The-Dream and Muni Long: From Behind the Scenes to the Grammys

The New York Times – Music:
Ahead of the first-ever Grammy Award for songwriter of the year, two musicians who have been both headliners and behind-the-scenes cogs trace their unique journeys to recognition.
How the R&B Innovator Kelela Unlocked a New Level

The New York Times – Music:
In the six years since her debut, “Take Me Apart,” the 39-year-old musician has been researching, processing and preparing to make an even bolder statement.
It’s Beyoncé’s Time to Shine at the Grammys … Right?

The New York Times – Music:
With a dominant new album, “Renaissance,” and the chance to become the most awarded artist in Grammy history, all eyes are on the pop superstar ahead of Sunday’s show. What could go wrong?