Charlie Musselwhite is an American icon. His story is entangled in the story of America, and he’s been tracing its highways and entertaining its ...

Every Thursday until May 1, people can enjoy free live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Riverfront Park and the Bakery District.

Leon Thomas ’ “Mutt” is the top dog on Billboard ’s Hot R&B Songs chart (dated April 12) as it leads the list with a 3-1 jump ...

While music is a subjective art form, here are 12 of the best love songs of all time by Black women, celebrating their contributions to R&B.

The legendary singer has been sampled by hip-hop heavyweights, including 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G and Common.

"Once you get the funk out there, it's not going back. You can't put it back in the box," says filmmaker Stanley Nelson. His ...

Ani DiFranco with special guest Wryn: 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 10-11, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago.

Love Songs,' a 100 year old Philadelphia treasure celebrates his first solo album, and Record Store Day events.

A new documentary examines the golden age of funk music, when large, often interracial bands lay down syncopated grooves that packed dance floors. John Blake says that today’s pop music, largely ...

A Mexican military captain aims to counter negative stereotypes around the genre by creating his own military corridos.

She discusses her new album, ‘The Soul Queen of New Orleans,’ and performing with Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones.

On Bon Iver’s “SABLE, fABLE,” Justin Vernon sings about his fear of change. And then he strives to embrace it.