Aretha Franklin
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More Famous Songs by White People That Black Artists Sang Better
Beatles, Radiohead, and Dolly Parton are great singers, but Black artists like Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, and Dionne Warwick covered their hits and— ate!
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Wait, What? Jimmy Carter Was Blood Related to This Black Living Legend?
The former president, who had deep Southern roots, passed away at his Georgia home on December 29 at age 100.
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You’ll Never Guess Who Wrote Donny Hathaway’s Black Holiday Anthem: ‘This Christmas’
"This Christmas," you know the song we play every year about this time. Here's more intriguing details about the creation of the iconic song.
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Celebrating The Root 100 Honoree Ledisi’s Viral Live Performance Moments
BUY TICKETS NOW: To celebrate her inclusion in the 2024 Root 100, we explore some of the Grammy winner’s most memorable live performances.
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Wait…Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones’ ‘Beat It’ Was Almost What Type of Record?!?
In a recent interview, guitarist Steve Lukather revealed that the Quincy Jones-produced song was almost a heavy metal record.
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Hilarious Videos of Little White, Asian Kids Throwing Down on Old-School Black R&B Hits
Though we as a culture have been knowing artists like Bill Withers, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder for years, an unlikely group is now showing love.
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Face it, These Icons Would’ve Never Hit Like They Did Without Quincy Jones
The music icon is set to be honored at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday with his very own and very fitting tribute.
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Oscars 2025: Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist
The legendary record producer will be honored at the 97th Academy Awards.
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The Life and Times of Quincy Jones
The beloved music legend's career spanned decades, including numerous Grammy wins, lifetime achievements and culture-making moments.
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The Evolution of Ledisi: 2024 Root 100 Headliner
From Grammy-winning albums to stellar onscreen performances, let's take a look at the lovely legacy of Ledisi, our Root 100 headliner on Dec. 5