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The influence of Black church choirs on culture and music

Getty Images The Black community has made a significant impact on numerous aspects of life, including pop culture, fashion, and, most notably, music. Gospel music,...

Why a handwritten will found in Aretha Franklin’s couch got R‑E‑S‑P‑E‑C‑T from a jury

A battle over the superstar’s estate landed in court. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP by Reid Kress Weisbord, Rutgers University - Newark and David Horton, University of California, Davis A...

Burt Bacharach mastered the art of the perfect pop song – and that ain’t easy

by Gena R. Greher, UMass Lowell Easy on the ear, perhaps. But the label of “easy listening” often attached to the songs of Burt Bacharach...

A. Peter Bailey: 3 films highlight soul music role in Black cultural history

by A.Peter Bailey (TriceEdneyWire.com) - In the past five weeks, I have seen three films that showcase and celebrate the contributions of soul music to...

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. — Queen of Soul revived in glamorous, gritty “Respect” biopic starring Jennifer Hudson

by Sherri Kolade You can call Ms. Aretha Franklin by her God-given name, but most people know this Detroiter by her rightful title, “The Queen...

Queen of Soul Memorialized in ‘Respect’ Starring Jennifer Hudson 

You can call Ms. Aretha Franklin by her God-given name, but most people know this Detroiter by her rightful title, “The Queen of Soul.” The...

Guest Editorial: The importance of music in shaping our minds

A late popular deejay used to say that “music is the soundtrack of our lives.” On the surface that might not sound like it...

A look back at Grammy fashion through the decades

On May 4, 1959, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Autry and other musical luminaries sat down to formal dinners and golden statues in...

Obama to host International Jazz Day concert at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — International Jazz Day, one of the world's biggest celebrations of jazz, is coming to the White House. President Barack Obama and his...

To Be Equal…Natalie Cole: Still Unforgettable

 "Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived... with dignity, strength and honor. Our beloved Mother and sister will be greatly missed...

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