Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81. The three-time Grammy Award winner, who […]
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Remembering Curtis Mayfield Today on the 20th Anniversary of His Passing (December 26, 1999) | Albumism
Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Curtis Mayfield’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below! [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Biography: Perhaps because he didn’t cross over to the pop audience as heavily as Motown’s stars, it may be that the scope of Curtis Mayfield’s talents and contributions have yet to be […]
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Aretha Franklin Died from Pancreatic Cancer: Here’s Why It’s So Deadly | Healthline
The Queen of Soul’s death is raising questions — and awareness — about a rare form of cancer.
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First look: National Museum of African American Music unveils collection | Tennessean
Construction is well underway on the Downtown Nashville complex that will eventually house the National Museum of African American Music, scheduled to open in 2019.
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Aretha Franklin’s Revolution | The Atlantic
The soul singer was an architect of the civil-rights movement as much as a witness to it.
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Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, is dead at 76 | Vox
Celebrating the joyful legacy of a musical icon.
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Finding Foundation: How Bobby McFerrin And His Daughter Make Music A Family Affair | NPR
The love of music has been passed down in the McFerrin family for generations.
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Raphael Saadiq Is the Most Underappreciated R&B Artist of All Time. Yeah, I Said It | VSB The Root
When was the last time you had a conversation about great artists and Raphael Saadiq’s name came up?
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National Endowment for the Arts Names 2018 Jazz Masters – The New York Times
The National Endowment for the Arts on Monday announced its class of 2018 Jazz Masters, awarding the annual fellowship to a broad range of honorees at various stages of their careers.
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Detroit Renames Street After Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul – Atlanta Black Star
DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin’s hometown of Detroit has named a street after her.
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