There was plenty of "Joy" in Center City over the weekend as the late Philly soul music legend Teddy Pendergrass received a special honor from his hometown. On Saturday, July 27, 2025, the 400 block ...
Philadelphia soul didn’t just shape the sound of R&B, it rewrote the emotional and musical blueprint of modern music. Its lush strings, aching honesty and unmistakable orchestration and groove became ...
The soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass helped define the sound of Philadelphia in the 1970s, and his influence is still seen and heard across music genres today. Read from CU expert ...