Edited by Dante Carfagna, the two-volume coffee table book is a comprehensive overview of the state’s soul music from 1960 to 1990. The Numero Group will host a signing event Friday at its factory ...

Soul Music of Illinois,’ edited by local collector Dante Carfagna, is an exhaustive visual survey of our state’s crucial role ...

Explore how Lenny Kravitz has shaped rock music and fashion, leaving an indelible mark as a cultural icon and creative ...

R&B legend Chris Jasper died on Feb. 24. He was 73. His family announced the news on his Facebook, noting that he was ...

That’s exactly why the world will always love singer-songwriter Al Green. The Arkansas native who grew up singing gospel music made a deep personal connection with his audiences, showing off a vocal ...

In its musical moments, Ryan Coogler's vampire blockbuster makes a powerful statement about Black culture, ancestry, and art.

Featuring a sharp, all-women horn section, The Gold Souls are ready to celebrate the arrival of their new full-length album, ...

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' is a blacker blues-driven version of 'From Dusk Til Dawn' with Michael B. Jordan in two roles.

The 1990s weren't exactly a golden age for surf rock, but that doesn't mean the genre disappeared entirely. While grunge, pop ...

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we’ll look into the burgeoning L.A. retro-soul scene with The Altons, making their ...

May You Never, perhaps his most famous song, is remembered by those whose lives became entwined with the song, and by others who knew John or have covered it. Graeme Thomson, author of Small Hours: ...

Being signed to the long-running, premier blues and roots label, Alligator, is the ultimate goal for so many bands. The ...