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Blued-eyed soul’s journey and legacy

When the smooth, velvety voice of Bobby Caldwell first graced the airwaves, it marked the beginning of a musical journey that would span decades. His

Why is mainstream media sleeping on soul?

What happened to soul music? That’s a fairly common question uttered by many contemporary R&B fans who believe that the music of yesteryear has been

Turntable Tuesdays: Jay iLLa

Self-described ’90s backpacker, Jay iLLa has dabbled in all four elements of hip-hop culture but finally found his calling with two turntables and a mixer

British singer Sam Smith comes out as gay

British soul singer Sam Smith has seen his star power rise greatly overseas with the success of his music, and now he’s gaining international attention