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fromKqed
4 months ago

Roberta Flack, Renowned Singer With an Intimate Style, Dies at 88 | KQED

Roberta Flack, influential soul singer and pianist, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy as a vital music and civil rights figure.
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

A timeline of Roberta Flack's career in 10 essential songs

Roberta Flack's innovative blending of classical training with soul music profoundly impacted the genre, showcasing emotional richness and artistic depth.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, the first leader of the Impressions and a notable solo artist, passed away at 85 due to Parkinson's disease.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave, passed away at 89, known for his profound impact on soul music and enduring classic hits.
SF music
fromKqed
4 months ago

Roberta Flack, Renowned Singer With an Intimate Style, Dies at 88 | KQED

Roberta Flack, influential soul singer and pianist, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy as a vital music and civil rights figure.
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

A timeline of Roberta Flack's career in 10 essential songs

Roberta Flack's innovative blending of classical training with soul music profoundly impacted the genre, showcasing emotional richness and artistic depth.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, the first leader of the Impressions and a notable solo artist, passed away at 85 due to Parkinson's disease.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave, passed away at 89, known for his profound impact on soul music and enduring classic hits.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Grown-ass men cry in our arms!' The political, powerful music of soul band Durand Jones and the Indications

The flower moon symbolizes new beginnings, which resonates with Durand Jones and the Indications' new album, Flowers, driven by themes of growth and life.
NYC music
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from48 hills
1 month ago
SF music

Under the Stars: Madison McFerrin brings free soul back to SF, alongside The Seshen - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
SF music

Under the Stars: Madison McFerrin brings free soul back to SF, alongside The Seshen - 48 hills

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SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88

Roberta Flack, celebrated soul and R&B artist, passed away peacefully at 88, leaving a legacy of musical innovation and education.
SF music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Roberta Flack's 11 Essential Songs

Roberta Flack was a transformative pop-soul artist who adeptly reinvented classic songs with her powerful and nuanced vocal delivery.
Chicago
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Jerry Butler, soul hitmaker and Illinois politician, dies aged 85

Jerry Butler, influential soul singer, passes away at 85 after a successful career in music and politics.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Send me some money!' My unforgettable encounters with the legendary Sly Stone

Sly Stone's influence on soul music is undeniable, yet his recent work had deteriorated significantly by 2013.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88

Roberta Flack, celebrated soul and R&B artist, passed away peacefully at 88, leaving a legacy of musical innovation and education.
SF music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Roberta Flack's 11 Essential Songs

Roberta Flack was a transformative pop-soul artist who adeptly reinvented classic songs with her powerful and nuanced vocal delivery.
Chicago
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Jerry Butler, soul hitmaker and Illinois politician, dies aged 85

Jerry Butler, influential soul singer, passes away at 85 after a successful career in music and politics.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Send me some money!' My unforgettable encounters with the legendary Sly Stone

Sly Stone's influence on soul music is undeniable, yet his recent work had deteriorated significantly by 2013.
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NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In the court of R&B royalty with Chaka, Patti, Gladys and Stephanie

Chaka Khan humorously engaged the audience while waiting for Stevie Wonder's late appearance during 'The Queens' R&B revue.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In the court of R&B royalty with Chaka, Patti, Gladys and Stephanie

Chaka Khan humorously engaged the audience while waiting for Stevie Wonder's late appearance during 'The Queens' R&B revue.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Eccentric musician Swamp Dogg at 82: There's no sympathy for octogenarians'

I was paranoid of crowds and paranoid of being alone... For a long period of time it was only through the help and support of his late wife that he was able to hold it together.
NYC music
from48 hills
1 month ago

Under the Stars: Tune-Yards return, Now wows, Buzzed Lightyear pops a cold one - 48 hills

The release of Introspekt's debut album on Tempa signals a resurgence in authentic dubstep, coinciding with a decline in the once-popular brostep genre.
Beer
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Hear In Portland: Locals Veana Baby and Night Heron Release New Music and Seun Kuti's in Town!

"This was my second self-produced song all on my own. I explained that the beat was made with the help of music creation platform Splice and a beat pad."
NYC music
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SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, dead at 63

Angie Stone, renowned soul and R&B singer, passed away at 63 due to a vehicle accident, leaving a lasting legacy in music.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, dead at 63

Angie Stone, renowned soul and R&B singer, passed away at 63 due to a vehicle accident, leaving a lasting legacy in music.
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SF music
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

A Goodbye to Two Legends: Roberta Flack and Jerry Butler | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Soul music has deeply personal and lasting effects, connecting generations through memories and experiences.
Music
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jerry 'Ice Man' Butler, singer of 'Only the Strong Survive,' dies at 85

Jerry Butler, iconic soul singer, passes away at 85 after battling Parkinson's disease.
Music
Jerry Butler, known as the Iceman, made significant contributions to soul music across multiple decades, celebrated for his smooth yet profound delivery.
Chicago
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, celebrated soul singer and politician, passed away at 85 after battling Parkinson's disease.
SF music
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

A Goodbye to Two Legends: Roberta Flack and Jerry Butler | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Soul music has deeply personal and lasting effects, connecting generations through memories and experiences.
Music
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jerry 'Ice Man' Butler, singer of 'Only the Strong Survive,' dies at 85

Jerry Butler, iconic soul singer, passes away at 85 after battling Parkinson's disease.
Music
Jerry Butler, known as the Iceman, made significant contributions to soul music across multiple decades, celebrated for his smooth yet profound delivery.
Chicago
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, celebrated soul singer and politician, passed away at 85 after battling Parkinson's disease.
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Music
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

'Rockin' Chair' singer Gwen McCrae got nation to groove to Miami's '70s Sunshine Sound

Gwen McCrae's hit "Rockin' Chair" was a defining track of the summer of 1975, showcasing her soulful influence on music.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

My memories of Sam Moore go back to a Miami church choir as kids. Boy, could he sing | Opinion

"While my colleague and friend Howard Cohen wrote a beautiful obituary of Sam as an entertainer - he was born in Miami's Overtown neighborhood on Oct. 12, 1935 - my memories of him go back before he was famous."
Miami
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Sugar Pie DeSanto, Gritty Soul Singer, Is Dead at 89

Sugar Pie DeSanto, the vibrant R&B singer, passed away at the age of 89, remembered for her powerful songs and dynamic performances despite not receiving wide acclaim.
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