The New York Times – Music:
Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts.
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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From 2018: Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.
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Bob Power, Engineer and A Tribe Called Quest Collaborator, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
A producer, recording engineer and sound mixer, he helped pioneer the use of sampling in rap music, including on the influential album “The Low End Theory” by A Tribe Called Quest.
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Readers Respond: 11 (More) Transcendent Beatles Covers by Black Musicians
The New York Times – Music:
Thirteen tracks were just the start. Listen to interpretations of the Fab Four via Luther Vandross, Ella Fitzgerald, Sylvester and more.
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LaMonte McLemore, Founding Singer With the 5th Dimension, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
His group notched smooth hippie-era hits like “Up, Up and Away” and “The Age of Aquarius” in embracing a genre-blurring sound they called “champagne soul.”
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13 Transcendent Beatles Covers by Black Musicians
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to how Tina Turner, Al Green, Beyoncé and others reinterpreted, revised and reimagined the Fab Four.
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7 Great Grammy Winners You Didn’t Hear on TV
The New York Times – Music:
Standouts from the preshow ceremony including Turnstile, I’m With Her, Durand Bernarr and more.
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Stars Bring ‘ICE OUT’ Pins and Fiery Speeches to a Political Grammys
The New York Times – Music:
Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Kehlani made strong statements about immigration on Sunday, while the host Trevor Noah drew President Trump’s ire.