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The Impact of Sly and the Family Stone
Sly and the Family Stone's influence was impactful from the start. Decades later, it's even more astonishing.
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Kris Kristofferson: 5 Top Songs from His Storied Career
As we remember one of his generation's finest talents, it seemed a good time to look back on some of the (many) great songs he's created.
Vive la Tharpe! Sister Rosetta Tharpe In France
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was deeply loved in Europe -- and never more than what's captured on this recently-discovered French concert.
Beyonce’ Is Shaking Up Country Music
Beyonce' has created buzz with her #1 single on the Country charts. But her path to that place isn't as unusual as it might appear.
Early Nina Simone As the “Blackbird”
A new collection of Nina Simone's earliest recordings is an intriguing roadmap of her musical (and stylistic) journey.