This blog post will examine the 24 most influential black male singers of the 1970s and 1980s. From soul and R&B to funk and pop, these singers showcased their incredible talents and unique styles ...

These iconic black male soul singers have greatly influenced the music industry. 1. Ray Charles. Ray Charles was a pioneering musician known for blending R&B, gospel, and jazz, ...

Soul music has many queens, but these R&B artists stand to argue than men can take a place on the throne as well. In honor of Black Music Month, theGrio is drawing attention to the top ten male ...

As part of our Black History Month programming, let's hear some of your favorite soul music. Soul had its heyday in the '60s and '70s, but you can request more recent neo-soul artists, too.

The newspaper, which started in 1966 with a focus on R&B, funk and disco, shut down in 1982. But one of its founders’ grandsons is devoted to finding it a new online audience.

Today, there are a few select singers whose voices rival those of the 1960s. 3 Contemporary Male Soul Singers That Rival the 1960s Greats - American Songwriter About ...

We’re huge fans of blue-eyed soul singers, but we’re wondering why Black artists don’t seem to reach the same heights when singing music that stems from their own culture.

‘Soul Music of Illinois’ sheds light on little-known achievements of Black labels, artists Edited by Dante Carfagna, the two-volume coffee table book is a comprehensive overview of the state ...

With a total of three no. 1 Hot 100 hits in the ’70s, her music has been covered by a variety of R&B/soul artists like D’Angelo and Fugees who famously covered “Killing Me Softly with His ...

For a long time, Bobby Caldwell was known as the blue-eyed soul singer. Beloved by Black people everywhere, we mourned with his passing in March 2023. Now, with it being nearly 46 years to the ...

Everyone knows who is the Queen of Soul. She’s one of the most awarded female artists of all time and definitely one of the most respected — dominating soul music in the 60s and 70s with one ...

These smooth soul singers formed their group in 1985 in Manchester, England. Their hit “Holding Back The Years” was covered by Angie Stone for 2000s teen classic “Love & Basketball.” 2.