Rhythm and Blues wasn’t just a genre—it was a powerful force in the fight for civil rights. In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores ...

Rhythm and blues — better known as R&B — has changed a lot over the years. The registers are higher, the production elements are more prominent and other genres are starting to have a lot more ...

In 1992, the world was formally introduced to Mary J. Blige in her “Real Love” music video. The image of a young Black woman, rocking an oversized baseball jersey, a backwards cap, and singing over a ...

*Detroit, Michigan – Some of the most legendary names in Rhythm & Blues are set to be celebrated, as the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its nominees for the Class of ...

It’s an ordinary afternoon and Bob Corritore is doing what he does best: talking about the blues. Sitting at a desk inside his Scottsdale residence, the renowned harmonica player and blues guru flips ...

Back in 2007, music fan Nick Duckett walked into a record shop hoping to buy a comprehensive history of rhythm and blues on CD. To his surprise, the owner told him no such set existed at the time.