Lizz Wright’s exquisite singing breaks all boundaries between soul, gospel and jazz. In so doing she channels many interwoven strands of the African-American experience. Wright thrives on singing to ...

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Two years after her big break, Kenyan singer-songwriter Njerae has firmly positioned herself within the African R&B scene.

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Lonnie Holley's latest album Tonky finds him turning his deep and profound pain into songs of love and forgiveness ...

These cities reshaped American music history-here are the museums, historic sites, and live music venues to explore to get in the spirit.

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