soul mu·sic: noun A kind of music incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and gospel music, popularized by African-Americans. Characterized by an emphasis on vocals
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Though music has no race, “black” music is often characterized as being full of emotion – spirited enough to make the listener not only hear
The temperatures are finally rising in Chicago, and what better way to kick back and start your summer off right than with a few awesome
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B. Smyth is more than ready. The Florida-born R&B singer is the newest star on Motown’s roster and after generating tremendous buzz with the 2
Today is the 55th birthday of one of the singular greatest entertainers and musicians this nation has ever produced. Michael Jackson forever changed the way
Forgive Detroit if she is not in the greatest celebratory mood today. In 2013, Detroit is current vying with Cleveland for the top spot as
Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo Presenting the exhibition, Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection has proven to be more
High unemployment, a mass exodus of residents, a low tax base, large expenditures, few jobs and low revenue streams are the stuff that disasters are
Meet Aanisah Hinds, at 18 she is ready to take on the art scene by making her official debut at the Motown to Def Jam exhibition presented by
There are many brilliant minds that helped craft the canon of black music–and popular music, in general.
B. Smyth was a bit of a late bloomer. Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Smyth didn’t realize he wanted to be a vocalist until
Who doesn’t enjoy a good holiday song to put you in the mood for all things Christmas — the festivities, family and friends and remembering
The legends of Motown were in Chicago recently.
Award-winning journalist Gwen Ifill led a discussion with the founder of Motown records in An Evening with Berry Gordy, an event taped live for broadcast
What to do in Chicago right now!
Music as a reflection of the times has rarely been more apparent than in the music of Detroit-born rapper Trenell Carr and the hip-hop R&B
Singer and variety show host Andy Williams died on Tuesday and there is a very good reason why today’s hip hop generation should know him:
