Born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Franklin was widely recognized as the "queen" of soul music in America.

San Francisco-based music historian Richie Unterberger has written more than a dozen books and has taught numerous classes at College of Marin in Kentfield on the history of rock music. He frequently ...

The legends of 60's and 70's soul music return to perform their biggest hits. Featuring The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more in this classic R&B ...

Rhythm and blues is an inclusive term that captures a wide swatch of American popular music that began to infiltrate the mainstream after WWII. It grew out of disparate sources: delta blues, country, ...

It can be especially difficult to know the song just by the lyrics. If you hear the tune, you could easily guess the song, ...

The right ’70s song does more than trigger nostalgia, it feels like it could drop into a 2025 playlist without missing a beat. These ten tracks still sound fresh in your earbuds, in a vintage Camaro’s ...

It’s one of the most iconic soul songs of its era, set apart by an indelible vocal performance from the artist involved. Well after its release, it picked up more steam when the partial inspiration ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about soul and funk legends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, certain names dominate the headlines — but true music lovers know Carl Carlton belongs firmly in that conversation.

The 1970s was a transformative decade in music. It gave us nostalgia, change, diversity, and most importantly, unforgettable tracks that defined their respective genres. Some of the best rock songs ...

More ’70s songs that just wouldn’t fly today The comments section spoke up and made a good point. Why does rock keep taking the heat while ...