The Culture Corner: 25 years later, D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' still sounds groundbreaking
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B.
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Holding Back the Years,” the Neo-Soul Smash From Simply Red
The second half of the 1980s was distinguished by a focus on bold, synthetic music. It was unusual to hear too many tracks that focused entirely on the old-school qualities of sharp songwriting, ...
21 Songs From the 1990s That Feel Like They Came Out Yesterday
This smooth, storytelling song from Warren G and Nate Dogg epitomizes the 1990s G-funk sound that emerged from West Coast ...
This Emo Country Singer Is Tapping into Your Pain
Nolan Taylor is the latest country songwriter baring his soul about depression and insecurity, part of the 'emo country' subgenre.
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Radical soul singer Bilal and his jazz connections
The multi-faceted singer was on track to become a full-fledged jazz singer until his early commercial success in the 2000s ...
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The Altons: ‘Your Light’
LA neo-soul group The Altons will release their new collection of songs Heartache in Room 14, on Valentine’s Day, but we ...