For far too long, Black female artists have been carelessly categorized as R&B, regardless of their sound or creative intent. While R&B is a sacred and respected genre with deep roots in Black culture ...

Legendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early ’70s by the Grammy-winning hits “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has died ...

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The Miami-based pop and R&B artist releases a feel-good single centered on confidence, independence, and self-love, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Chris Brown. Say what you want about him—but when it comes to talent, the man’s catalog runs deep. Over the years, I’ve found myself revisiting his songs more times than I care to ...

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past. Here and below are seven of the many contemporary artists who are redefining and ...

When Beyoncé announced her eighth album, “Cowboy Carter,” in February 2024, fans were quick to argue — and argue — over whether it would be a straightforward country record. Following its release, it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Legendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early ’70s by the Grammy-winning hits “The First Time ...