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News1 day agoDeath Of Clarence McDonald, Keyboard Maestro For Jackson 5, James Taylor And More
McDonald wrote, produced, arranged, and played keyboard on countless recordings across more than 50 years.
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Features2 days ago
‘Dancing In The Street’: Behind Martha Reeves And The Vandellas’ Song
Both a euphoric floor-filler and a call to arms, Martha And The Vandellas’ ‘Dancing In The Street’ remains a prime example of Motown’s 60s pop perfection.
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News4 days ago
Cynthia Erivo Shares ‘Alive’ From Upcoming Album ‘Ch. 1 Vs. 1’
The album is set to arrive on September 17.
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Features4 days ago
‘Land Of 1,000 Dances’: A Merry Dance From Wilson Pickett To Many More
A soulful trip to 'Land Of 1,000 Dances,' courtesy of Wilson Pickett and many others.
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Features5 days ago‘Syreeta’: Stevie Wonder Produces Distinguished Debut For His First Wife
The pair had already written hits for Stevie and others when he oversaw her first album for Motown's MoWest label.
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Features6 days ago
‘What’s The 411?’: When Hip-Hop And R&B Collided On Mary J. Blige’s Debut
‘What’s The 411?’ introduced to the world a fusion of R&B hooks and hip-hop beats.
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Features7 days ago
‘Let’s Put It All Together’: The Stylistics Strike Again With Hugo & Luigi
On July 27, 1974, the Stylistics debuted on both the US pop and soul charts with another big ballad.
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Features1 week ago
“Walkin’ In The Rain With The One I Love’: Barry White Begins His Unlimited Success
Before we got to know Barry's honeyed vocals as a frontman, he was on the telephone with Love Unlimited.
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Features1 week ago
‘Sunny’ Side Up: Celebrating Nashville Soul Man Bobby Hebb
He wrote the classic that's been covered hundreds of times, and made other fine records of his own.
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News1 week ago
Exhibition Celebrates Amy Winehouse With Rare Photos
The exhibit, ‘Amy in the Light,’ opens July 26.
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Features1 week ago
When The Temptations’ Motown Story Began With ‘Oh Mother Of Mine’
The first Temptations single may have gone nowhere fast, but the label stuck with them, and soon they began to grow into soul giants.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘I’ve Never Been To Me’: New Songs, New Audiences For Nancy Wilson
The album was co-produced by the brothers Gene and Billy Page, both of whom had resumés going back to the 1960s.
