Rediscover the best of Eddie Floyd with these 8 timeless soul songs. From “Knock on Wood” to hidden gems, explore why his ...

Rick Karle checks in on the three ypoung men who parlayed their talent and 'American Idol' appearances into significant ...

Our latest guest on How I Learned to Scream is intergalactic scumdog and GWAR front-thing Blothar.

South Carolina-based 803Fresh talks the success of his Beyoncé-cosigned "Boots on the Ground" and Southern soul's six-decade legacy of pop influence.

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — A weekend of country gospel, bluegrass gospel and southern gospel music is coming to West Plains in a few weeks. According to the International Country Gospel Music Associa… ...

Here are the top 6 Otis Redding songs of all time These are the six best Otis Redding songs of all time: a compilation that contains some of the purest essence of his genius in music. Not only are ...

Southern soul music blends various genres, including blues, country, gospel, and funk. Beyoncé's use of "Boots on the Ground" highlights the growing influence of Southern Black culture.

Gospel music, a powerful thread in Black culture, continues to shape Black identity and inspire generations. As Black Music Month begins, it’s clear gospel’s influence on faith and music endures.

From smoky jazz clubs and soulful ballads to gospel choirs, hip-hop verses and go-go grooves, Black music has always been the heartbeat of the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

Like many great soul artists of that era, many of Franklin’s biggest hits were cover songs or standards, rather than original compositions. Even ‘Respect’, for instance, was initially penned and ...

Which Otis Redding song inspired The Beatles? Paul McCartney, in particular, was a devoted fan of soul music, being the man who listed iconic Motown bassist James Jamerson as his all-time bass hero.