Stax Records spent decades spinning gold. The label nurtured a unique sound that blended R&B, gospel, blues, and country, eventually leading the way in a soul revolution. Stax became a home to icons ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to contemporary soul and R&B, few artists have remained as consistent and emotionally authentic as KEM. With a voice that whispers sincerity and a catalog built on love ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we look back at the evolution of soul, doo-wop, and classic R&B, few groups embody the genre’s enduring spirit quite like The Dells. Formed in 1952 and enduring lineup changes, ...

Musicians have been singing about love since the dawn of time…probably. At the very least, it’s been a staple in music for as long as we can remember and isn’t going away any time soon. It’s an ...

“Heart & Soul: A Love Story” will have its West Coast premiere at The GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles on June 8 in recognition and celebration of National Black Music Appreciation Month. The acclaimed ...

Hey! Did you know that there’s an entire aspect of KCRW music discovery that you might be missing out on? Fear not, because our 5 Songs to Hear This Week newsletter is now a weekly feature on our ...

Collective Soul are on their Co-Headline Summer Unity Tour with +Live+ and special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue Like Weezer, Collective Soul released a self-titled album in the mid-‘90s ...

Heart & Soul Music Festival returns to Apopka for a fifth year this autumn, featuring performances from the likes of Dru Hill and Prince sideman Morris Day. The Festival, hosted by local radio station ...

Chicago is joining forces with Earth, Wind and Fire as they co-headline the Heart & Soul 2024 tour – and they’re making a stop in Northeast Ohio at Blossom Music Center on Tuesday, July 16. Tickets go ...