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Since she introduced herself to the world as a young woman singing lead for the funk band Rufus, singer-songwriter Chaka Khan has topped the chart with hit songs that have stood the test of time, including the unofficial women’s empowerment anthem, “I’m Every Woman.” Read more…
The Epic Triumphs and Tribulations of Chaka Khan Read More »
Singer-songwriter-musician Bobby Womack grew up in Cleveland, Ohio singing with his five brothers. Starting as the gospel group the Womack Brothers, they eventually changed their name to the Valentinos and their sound to R&B. Under the mentorship of soul singer Sam Cooke, Womack and his brothers landed a record deal… Read more…
The Life, Times and Villain Era of Soul Legend Bobby Womack Read More »
As the 2025 Oscars prepares to honor the lateQuincy Jones with a tribute on Sunday, we decided to take a look back at his decades-long career in admiration and astonishment. In addition to being the force behind classic films and TV shows like “The Color Purple,” “The Wiz,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and…
Face it, These Icons Would’ve Never Hit Like They Did Without Quincy Jones Read More »
There’s truly nothing like the soulful sounds of Black music. Whether it’s R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rap, country or an entirely different genre altogether, what remains unquestionable is the fact that Black artists have been the driving force behind the some of culture’s best music moments. Read more…
There’s truly nothing like the soulful sounds of Black music. Whether it’s R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rap, country or an entirely different genre altogether, what remains unquestionable is the fact that Black artists have been the driving force behind the some of culture’s best music moments. Read more…
On Monday, Oct. 7, Cissy Houston—the mother of the late musical icon Whitney Houston, passed away in her home in New Jersey. Per her daughter-in-law Pat Houston in a statement, Houston was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her death while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. She was 91-years-old. Read more…
Black Twitter Mourns the Death of Whitney Houston’s Mother Cissy Houston Read More »
This week, fans are still mourning the passing of a couple of Black music’s best – Frankie Beverly and Tito Jackson. But as the tributes pour in for those legends we lost, we wanted to take time to honor some of the legendary artists who are still with us and continue to influence generations of
Beloved Black Music Legends Who Are Still Alive and Kicking Read More »
Homecoming season is right around the corner, and The Root knows like anyone else that the place to be is on the campus of any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Homecoming comes every year, but this year marks a special celebration for one of our beloved Black universities. Read more…
Over 30 Howard University Homecoming Moments To Get You In the Homecoming Spirit Read More »
Homecoming season is right around the corner, and The Root knows like anyone else that the place to be is on the campus of any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Homecoming comes every year, but this year marks a special celebration for one of our beloved Black universities. Read more…
30 Howard University Homecoming Moments To Get You In the Homecoming Spirit Read More »
There’s truly nothing like the soulful sounds of Black music. Whether it’s R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rap, country or an entirely different genre altogether, what remains unquestionable is the fact that Black artists have been the driving force behind the some of culture’s best music moments. Read more…
A List of the Best Black NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Read More »
