Rhythm and Blues

Ne-Yo Serves Up Sexy Spring Cocktails And Some Gentlemanly Advice

The Huffington Post | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 03.09.2012

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Who's got your back better than an R&B crooner when it's time to get it in? Luther, Stevie, even Usher have certainly played a part. (A stiff cocktail...

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Was James Brown Also The Godfather Of Debt?

AP | SUSANNE M. SCHAFER | Posted 12.31.2011

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — James Brown's charitable trust had withered to just $14,000 and his estate was saddled with more than $20 million in debt befor...

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'God Is Everywhere Present And In All Things': Experiencing The Sacred Within Secular Music

Charles Howard | Posted 12.03.2011

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Charles Howard

The life of faith is a love story. And in my life, the lyrics of many love songs have helped me to grow in love with God.

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(Re)introducing Támar Davis

John Gascot | Posted 09.06.2011

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John Gascot

In 2006, Támar Davis' much-anticipated debut album was suddenly canceled. But the charismatic songstress has taken the wheel and is re-introducing herself with a solid (new) debut album.

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Acapella at the Met

Jack Schimmelman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Jack Schimmelman

Acapella Soul Photo by Nick Broad www.thebuskingproject.com One mid-summer day, sun bestows his blessing upon New York City concrete and its denize...

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Bettye LaVette: The High Priestess of R&B, Too Long Ignored

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 05.25.2011

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Leonce Gaiter

Unashamedly aged, rough, ragged and under absolute control, Betty La Vette could find depths of longing and desperation in a lyric that the songwriters probably didn't even know existed.

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Gospel Great, Kirk Franklin's 'Blueprint' for Success (LISTEN)

Jeff Rivera | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeff Rivera

Grammy winner, Kirk Franklin may have sold way more than 10 million albums in his career and garnered countless awards but life wasn't always that e...

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Love, Work, and Money: An Instant Classic from Josh Charles

2morrowknight | Posted 05.25.2011

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2morrowknight

Josh Charles' distinctive voice is the perfect anchor (and perfect compliment) to this 10-track masterpiece. This album is a major charm offensive for music lovers in search of great tunes.

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BonTaj Roulet Blazes New Ground Raising Green for Greens

Harvey Wasserman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harvey Wasserman

In a tough economy, with music lovers thinking twice before going to see their favorite acts, the BonTaj Roulet Tour by Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal is blazing new green ground in raising money for charities.

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