But other ethnic groups have also added to the musical mix. Scotch-Irish balladry and ... Although collections of Appalachian ballads and cowboy songs had been published in 1917 and 1920, the ...

Are the vibes good? These tracks by Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Roy Ayers and others, chosen by 12 musicians and writers, should convince you.

The music superproducer knew that if you have to find your way to a kind of telepathy with an artist, operating as one mind, you can’t speed past the human element.

Explore how your zodiac sign influences your music preferences. From Aries' energetic anthems to Pisces' dreamy melodies, ...

James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

The article delves into how zodiac signs influence musical preferences, suggesting personalized playlists for each sign, from ...

Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again, ...

Mary J. Blige, the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, is back with a new album titled Gratitude, set to be released on ...

This has been a weird week, to say the least. With social media exploding with opinions and think-pieces on the future, and ...

There was little Jones did not do in a music career of more than 65 years. He was a trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, composer ...

That idea of good karma is deeply etched into Earley’s soul. It was sparked five ... and catchy, evoking a mix of Tom Petty, Beck, and Van Morrison. They pivoted seamlessly between poignant ballads ...

Even as young listeners increasingly file their music by vibe and mood, genre gatekeeping continues to be a time-honored tradition. Is Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” a country album? Is song-of-the-year ...