Anyone facing skyrocketing costs for medical coverage might take solace in “American Healthcare Blues,” a powerful new ballad from the Dallas R&B outfit ...

Two hours west of New Orleans, the town of Opelousas is one of the best places to experience this irresistibly toe-tapping music genre created by Louisiana’s Black Creole community.

Two hours west of New Orleans, the town of Opelousas is one of the best places to experience this irresistibly toe-tapping music genre created by Louisiana’s Black Creole community.

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, Parade, ...

Jerry Kennedy—prolific session musician, songwriter, country music producer, and record executive—died Feb. 11 at age 85.

A century of songs that didn’t just reflect the moment — they shaped eras, sparked movements, and carried the joy and resistance that define Black life.

Black History Month is observed during the month of February in the United States. It’s dedicated to acknowledging the lesser ...

Viper Room, VIP Records, the Troubadour, Whisky a Go Go, Capitol Records, Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Here's a guided tour ...

“I Lied to You” is also nominated for best song written for visual media at the 2026 Grammy Awards, along with two other ...

There’s a musician in Connecticut this week who’s been going strong for over half a century. Bluesman Bobby Rush, who began his career in the 1940s, became the first blues artist to perform in China ...

A great soundtrack can stand the test of time; sometimes, it can be better than the actual film in which it coincides. R&B has been a staple in soundtracks for decades, helping infuse emotions and ...

Shaun Keaveny takes care of teatime, with an era-spanning mix of music, a few dad gags, and some surprising food combinations. His playlist includes some lesser-played Led Zeppelin, an early hit from ...