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The Epic Triumphs and Tribulations of Chaka Khan

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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…

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The Life, Times and Villain Era of Soul Legend Bobby Womack

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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…

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Face it, These Icons Would’ve Never Hit Like They Did Without Quincy Jones

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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…

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Beloved Black Music Legends Who Are Still Alive and Kicking

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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

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