Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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Hear tracks by Prince, the Chicks, Sun Ra Arkestra and others. Source
The first black person appointed president of a major U.S. record label talks about race in the industry, and what has and hasn’t changed. Source
The 24-year-old’s single “My Truck” is the most viable fusion of rural and urban since “Old Town Road,” and his new EP pushes the sound even further. Source
In 1993, the R&B group performed on an “MTV Unplugged” devoted to Harrell’s Uptown Records. “Lately” was a master class. Source
He was a challenge to 1950s proprieties, wrapped in a package of pleasure and freedom. Hear 17 of his essential songs. Source
She had her first hit, “Clean Up Woman,” when she was only 17 and became a key player in the Miami funk sound of the 1970s. Source
Delving deeply into the wellsprings of gospel music and the blues, and screaming as if for his very life, he created something new, thrilling and dangerous. Source
He founded the influential label Uptown Records and gave a first break to Sean Combs, who would go on to become one of hip-hop’s signature moguls. Source
He treated his utterly distinctive voice as a vehicle, not a centerpiece, and wrote songs about everyday lives with remarkable compassion. Source
Hear tracks by Moses Sumney, Troye Sivan, Sonic Boom and others. Source
