Roberta Flack, the gifted rhythm and blues singer and pianist, passed away February 24 from cardiac arrest. She was 88 years old. Flack developed ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in the ...

James Brown was an iconic American musician who is recognized as one of the most influential figures in rhythm and blues, soul, funk and protest civil rights music. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia ...

The CoLab Network is returning to The Phoenix Arts Club in London's West End, after selling out its debut shows HERE I AM and ...

In 70's Soul Superstars, Patti LaBelle hosts an all-star lineup of Motown, rhythm and blues, soul and disco artists including the Commodores, Sister Sledge and Heatwave. This once-in-a-lifetime ...

The Rhythm and Roots Festival might be the cure. The festival the late Chuck “Bubba” Wentworth founded back in 1998 returns to Ninigret Park in Charlestown for its 28th year on Labor Day weekend, ...

Blue-eyed soul stars Daryl Hall & John Oates and Dusty Springfield are also honored. By Paul Grein Aaliyah, New Edition and Daryl Hall & John Oates will be enshrined in the National Rhythm & Blues ...

Marvin Gaye is a renowned American singer-songwriter and musician who was well known for his contributions to the genres of rhythm and blues, soul, funk and pop music. He is widely recognized as one ...

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 ...

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.

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present three benefit performances by the Soul Sensations with special friends on June 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. at The Donelly Theatre, 1012 N. Orange Ave., in ...

Rhythm and blues. It's an American treasure and a powerful influence on popular culture. The evolution of this art form was celebrated at the Smithsonian’s recent Folklife Festival on the National ...

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 ...