Mr. Moore and Dave Prater, better known as Sam & Dave, stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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Ringo Starr Goes Country, and 13 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Japanese Breakfast, Lambrini Girls, SZA and others.
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Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”
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Sugar Pie DeSanto, Gritty Soul Singer, Is Dead at 89
A powerful performer who paved the way for later soul and hip-hop artists, she recorded with Etta James and toured with Johnny Otis and James Brown.
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11 Hyperlocal Works That Helped Me Find Common Ground
As pop culture continues to fracture, our critic was drawn to art and performances that explored universal themes by way of specific settings.
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In Memoriam: the Musicians We Lost in 2024
Hear songs from Quincy Jones, Melanie and Toby Keith.
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Jacob Collier, Megan Moroney and Clay Aiken Issue Holiday Albums
Our critics on Christmas records from Jacob Collier, Megan Moroney, two “American Idol” alums and more.
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Miley Cyrus Gives Showgirl Pathos, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Benjamin Booker, Julien Baker and Torres, and more.
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Hear the Best Albums and Songs of 2024
A playlist of 103 songs from our three critics’ lists to experience however you wish.
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Best Songs of 2024
Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year.
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Best Albums of 2024: Charli XCX, Mk.gee, MJ Lenderman and More
Charli XCX, Mk.gee and MJ Lenderman top our pop music critics’ lists this year.
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Jack Harlow Expands His Romantic Options, and 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Horsegirl, Tyla, Amber Mark and others.