Sam Cooke’s “Portrait of A Legend: 1951-1964”
From “Twisting the Night Away” to “A Change Is Gonna Come,” a new collection captures the wide-ranging genius of Sam Cooke.
The House That Ruth (Brown) Built
Ruth Brown helped establish Atlantic Records as a hub for R&B. But like many artists of the day, she was mistreated. Let’s give her her due.
“Up From The Streets”: The New Orleans Film We Need Now
There’s no form of American music NOT influenced by New Orleans. “Up From the Streets” is a loving documentary and tribute to this unique city.
The Invisible New York Session Players
The Wrecking Crew. The Funk Brothers. These session player groups made names for themselves outside of New York, but NYC had its own players and sound.
Remembering Teddy Pendergrass (And What’s Next…)
We lost Teddy Pendergrass a decade ago. His brilliant music lives on — and a new movie about his complex life is in the works.