The 1970s brought a revolution to R&B and soul music that changed everything. Artists started blending funk rhythms, social messages, and cinematic production in ways nobody had heard before. These 8 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend's name has joined the list of those lost this ...

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past. Here and below are seven of the many contemporary artists who are redefining and ...

Funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton has died at 73, leaving a legacy that helped define soul and funk. Here are five essential songs that showcase the music legend’s impact.

Singing soul music was never about profit for singer Little Jake Mitchell — it’s about seeing people happy. Even now, at 80 years old and 50 years into his career, his band, Little Jake and the Soul ...

Music is arguably the greatest sanctuary for anyone who suffers from anxiety. Never too overwhelming or requiring too much labor, a great song can wash over you and silence all the existential unease.