The Maestros of “Symphonic Soul”
Musicians like Barry White and Isaac Hayes incorporated orchestral instruments into R&B and soul, creating something altogether fresh.
Thom Bell: He Rang In the Hits
Thom Bell has been called “the black Burt Bacharach” — and for very good reason. The string of hits he’s written and produced is impressive.
Seven Songs That Pass the “FBI” Test
We’ve all heard thousands of songs over our lifetime, but there is a handful that meet what we call the “FBI” standard.
