Jerry Butler, a soul music giant who later served as a Windy City politician, has died following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 85. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee died at ...

Aretha Franklin wasn’t just the Queen of Soul—she was a cultural icon who left an indelible mark on music and history. Her influence went beyond her powerful voice, shaping feminism, civil rights, and ...

Sam Moore, who made up one half of American soul group Sam & Dave alongside Dave ... The duo were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Sam accepted both honors on behalf ...

Fame’s house sound also provided ... and movies aimed at attracting African-American audiences) with his solo album Superfly. In Philadelphia, soul took on a smoother, creamier sound, as ...

ATLANTA — American Soul Star, a singing competition dedicated exclusively to soul music, has officially raised the stakes with free auditions and a $50,000 record deal for its winner.

American Soul is a dramatic re-telling of the minds behind Soul Train, as well as the behind the scenes drama including the show’s crew, musicians, and wannabe superstars in 1970s Hollywood.