The genre of R&B — short for “rhythm and blues” — mixed elements of blues, jazz, boogie woogie, and gospel and was pioneered ...

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past.

Growing up in Albany, DuBois A’Keen developed a complicated relationship with his hometown and couldn't wait to flee to the big city.

What began as Negro History Week — established by historian Carter G. Woodson in February 1926 — evolved into Black History ...

Happy Music Monday, you all. I’m back a week late, if you are counting. I have been thinking about the life and career of ...

DaBaby and Yung Miami just dropped the filthiest Valentine’s Day song of 2025. Sampling K.P. and Envyi’s silky smooth Swing My Way from ’97, IMA HOE TOO transforms a classic club jam into something ...

I have spent a lot of time getting away from Charlene,” Kylie told me, “so I don’t want this sort of thing stuck on the video ...

For this month’s Female Filmmakers in Focus column, RogerEbert.com spoke to Davis over Zoom about the film’s long journey ...

It is telling that a Spotify playlist titled “Sad Love Songs For ... to write standards… trying to write a blues song that Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra could sing. A limousine driver told ...

While you’re reading, listen to our Best Blues Songs playlist here ... Joe Walsh, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. – Charles Waring Renowned for his expressive guitar sound and the distinctive way ...

Wilson performed a lively, rollicking version of Quincy's Ray Charles track "Let The Good Times Roll" alongside singer and composer Jacob Collier.

Billboard‘s Deputy Editorial Director Damien Scott spoke with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (executive producer and director) and Joseph Patel (producer) of Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) ...