Heatwave may be remembered for its funk and disco-era energy, but it’s this tender ballad that has endured the longest and ...

June is African American Music Appreciation Month, and Indiana has no shortage of musicians, singers and songwriters we’d ...

Many of us have created a special soundtrack for our lives or a go-to playlist to enjoy throughout the day. But have you ever ...

Wherever "yacht rock" came from, at least the Doobie Brothers seem to agree on the fact that they're not fond of being ...

Gospel music is experiencing unprecedented global expansion, driven by streaming dominance, cross-genre innovation, and record-breaking tours. From the UK's surging market to African, Asian, and Latin ...

Clarence Carter, the blind R&B singer and guitarist who had a number of hits in the late 1960s and ‘70s — usually centering around the theme of adultery — has died. He was 90. Rodney Hall, the ...

As 'Iceman' approaches, Variety takes a look back at the 25 songs that helped define Drake as a generational talent.

Mýa's new album "Retrospect" is a joyful tribute to 1970s and '80s funk and soul, featuring Too Short, 21 Savage and Snoop Dogg.

Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...

Wedding songs are an essential part of a couple's nuptials, and luckily, R&B artists have always understood the assignment. Between their soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, R&B music has the power ...

R&B singer-songwriter Miguel has spent more than a decade crafting sensual, genre-blurring music that mixes classic soul with modern pop and hip-hop influences. Born Miguel Jontel Pimentel in San ...