Few people probably know the female songwriters featured in this article, yet Motown relied heavily upon their contributions to cement its place in music history.
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The soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass helped define the Sound of Philadelphia in the 1970s.
The visionary arranger thought of himself as a storyteller, not just a sound engineer.
Canadian R&B artists, including Drake, have built lifestyle brands that simultaneously reinforce and challenge dominant beliefs about R&B music as Black and American, and Canadian identity as white.
How fans attending Chris Brown’s sold out UK tour are referencing race in their arguments against the singer’s ‘cancellation’.
With their back catalogue finally being made available on streaming services, a new generation of rap lovers will get to enjoy their groundbreaking work.
Ahead of the release of the artist’s posthumous album, a sense of awe and mystery around his huge archive of unreleased music remains
Few of those in the K-pop industry have donated or even spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
When record executives tried to mold Franklin’s sound to their liking, her career sputtered. Then legendary producer Jerry Wexler came along. His approach? Stay out of her way.
The R&B superstar is demonstrating just how far the use of mystery goes in today’s cluttered music market.
Superstar Prince’s impact went far beyond the realm of music. His relevance stretched beyond the concert hall into many lecture rooms.
A detailed look at one of the musician’s most celebrated performances gives a glimpse of the dedication which allowed talent to flourish.
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Senior researcher, Centre for Social Change, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Screen Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Senior Lecturer in Music, Newcastle University
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Penn State
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Research Lead at Rhythm Obscura / Lecturer in the School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Plymouth
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PhD candidate, Media and Communication, University of Leeds
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Reader in Music, Politics and Society, Newcastle University
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Ph.D. Candidate in Media Studies, Western University
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Associate Professor of Music Business and Entrepreneurship, University of Florida
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Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois Chicago