Melody and rhythm are almost inextricably linked. I say ‘almost’ because you can have melody or harmony without a distinguishable rhythm, and rhythm itself can exist with no melodic content at all.

A glitzy collection of historical stagewear and largely unseen memorabilia once belonging to R&B legends such as Aretha ...

Unpack the meaning behind New West's "Those Eyes" lyrics. Get into the emotions and story that make this song unforgettable.

Radio Africa Group has launched Classic Soul at its streaming platform Songa Play. Visit www.songaplay.com to listen live. To ...

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Sam Moore, the Memphis rhythm and blues singer, has died at age 89. He was part of the 1960s hit duo "Sam and Dave," whose hits included "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin.'" Philadelphia Eagles ...

Issued on the 90th anniversary of Elvis’s birth on Jan. 8, Preston Lauterbach’s “Before Elvis: The African Americans Who Made ...

Celebrate the legacy of the music of the late 1950s and 60s, following the birth of rock and roll and the explosion of rhythm and blues, with a new generation of artists. Includes performances by ...