One of the supreme voices of the 1970s and a master of revelatory reinterpretation has died at 88.
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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The Young Voices Shaping ‘New Sonic Futures’
A new project from T magazine highlights a group of female singer-songwriters who are reinventing R&B.
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Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career.
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9 Songs That Define R&B’s New Era
A playlist of recent tracks by women singer-songwriters, from Jazmine Sullivan to Raye, who are changing the music industry.
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Muni Long, Victoria Monét and Other Women Reinventing R&B
A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past.
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My Favorite Song | R&B’s New Guard
H.E.R., Coco Jones, Victoria Monét and Muni Long pay tribute to the women singer-songwriters of the 1990s and early 2000s.
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The War and Treaty Are Writing Their Love Story Into Country Music History
The duo’s new album explores their relationship as a married couple and the harmonies that can unite even seemingly disparate sounds and styles.
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A Sly Stone Primer: 15 Songs (and More) From a Musical Visionary
The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction.
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Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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Gene Barge, R&B Saxophonist Who Played on Landmark Hits, Dies at 98
Known as Daddy G, he recorded with Jackie Wilson, Chuck Willis and others, but he was best known for the Gary U.S. Bonds smash “Quarter to Three.”
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How Beyoncé Finally Won Her Elusive Album of the Year Grammy
The Recording Academy has worked to reshape its voting pool, but the triumph of “Cowboy Carter” as album of the year can’t be traced to any one factor.
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Beyoncé, Grammy Underdog No More
After nearly 20 years and 99 nominations, the star’s album of the year win for “Cowboy Carter” ends a confounding chapter in the awards’ history.