Soul music
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How Bobby Womack’s Marriage to His Mentor’s Widow Ended His Career, The Painful Accident That Took Al Green Back to Church, The Accident That Changed Teddy Pendergrass’s Life, The Sylvers: A Tragic Story of One of The Most Talented Family Musical Acts, Bobby Caldwell’s Voice Fooled Black Folks for Decades, Barry White Left His Loves to Fight for His Estate, Don Cornelius: The Man Who Brought Soul Music to America
We're looking back at some of the most scandalous stories in R&B and soul music history.
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Shocking Life Story of Soul Singer Al Green
After a tragic incident, the legendary soul singer returned to his deep connection with his faith.
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Do You Know The Tragic Story of Don Cornelius, The ‘Soul Train’ Creator and Host?
The legendary broadcaster with a voice as smooth as silk created a celebration of Black culture.
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Which of These White Soul Singers Will Succeed Bobby Caldwell and Steal Black America’s Hearts
Adele, Joss Stone or Teddy Swim? the late Caldwell's first album was released decades ago this month, but which singer can take over his Blue-eyed soul reign?
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Betty Davis, Legendary Queen of Funk, Dead at 77
Davis’ death was confirmed by a close friend and ethnomusicologist, Danielle Maggio.
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28 Days of Black Joy: Watching This Soul Train Dancer Makes Me Feel Free
I can’t remember who I was debating the first time I came across the video featuring the bold and confident dancer who hopped on stage during James Brown’s performance of “Super Bad” on Soul Train, but I’m certain the reason for the dispute was about a James Brown lyric. (I’m also certain the person I…
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Philadelphia International Records Celebrates 50 Years With the Help of Legacy Recordings and Warner Chappell Music
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic music label Philadelphia International Records. In an effort to commemorate the momentous occasion, on Monday, legendary labels Legacy Recordings and Warner Chappell Music teamed up to announce a yearlong campaign to highlight the history and legacy of the iconic label. A press release sent to The…
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The Anniversary of Mary J. Blige’s My Life Is Almost Here and I Can’t Help but 'Be Happy'
Nov. 29 marks the 26th anniversary of Mary J. Blige’s sophomore album, My Life. It’s an album filled with stories of trials and triumph, but most importantly it’s a breakthrough album that set the tone for both R&B and Blige’s career trajectory. Boasting fire-ass hits such as “Mary Jane,” “My Life,” “Be Happy,” and the…
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There Will Be No Hateration Nor Holleration in This Christmas Dancery, Thanks to Mary J. Blige & Amazon
It’s about to be a very Mary Christmas, y’all! Amazon has announced that it has teamed up with Mary J. Blige for a roundup of exclusive holiday songs in tandem with its “Delivering Smiles” campaign. The queen of hip-hop soul is the latest stellar addition to a gang of other talented artists who are dedicated…
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‘Best of My Love’: Pamela Hutchinson of The Emotions Dies at 61
Even if you didn’t know Pamela Hutchinson by name, you knew her voice. The soul singer was part of the family trio The Emotions, which comprised of her and sisters Wanda and Sheila. Together, they sang the 1977 R&B soul classic “Best of My Love,” along with other hits. According to the band’s official Facebook…