William “Iam” Tongi made a comeback on the American Idol show for an unforgettable performance. The 21-year-old winner of the show’s 21st season hit the stage to perform Good for My Soul from his ...

This song is credited with the birth of soul music, and it was considered controversial when it came onto the scene in 1955.

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Soul music has a long history of emotional love songs. Feel-good tunes to remind us how it feels when relationships are going well. Of course, many relationships fail. And that’s when we look to ...

Every February Jamaica turns its attention once again to reggae — not merely as a genre, but as a living expression of national identity with global reach. Reggae is expression, reflection, and rhythm ...

Reggae Genealogy is back and ready for its close up during reggae month. This year’s theme is a cinematic celebration of music, culture and legacy. From legendary roots to modern vibes, this party is ...

There’s a well-known saying that the most segregated hour in the U.S. is 11 a.m. on Sunday. That aphorism reflects the longstanding reality that 86% of churches lacked meaningful racial diversity as ...

Mindforce frontman Jay Petagine is one of the most dynamic forces on the hardcore underground, and he's lent his ultra-confident Noo Yawk bellow to side projects like Pillars Of Ivory and Out For ...

The sounds of Watch Night services in Black churches have long begun or culminated with “Total Praise” — one of many proofs of the musical genius of gospel music composer, singer, choir director and ...

Smallwood was nominated eight times for Grammy Awards. By The Associated Press Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.

The gospel music world is mourning the loss of a giant. Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer whose music reshaped modern worship, has died at the age of 77. For ...