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Our Tribute to Phil Upchurch (1941-2025)
A guitarist whose touch shaped generations of soul, jazz, R&B, and pop, Phil Upchurch left an imprint that stretches across some of the most enduring…
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Our Tribute to Antone “Chubby” Tavares (1944-2025)
The beloved lead singer of Tavares has died peacefully at home, leaving behind decades of soul and joy. His family remembers his positive spirit and…
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Our Tribute to Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025)
His voice moved through decades without ever losing the conviction he carried as a young singer from Somerton. This tribute gathers everything that…
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Our Tribute to D’Angelo (1974-2025)
When the ache of absence feels unbearable, may the music he made—from Brown Sugar, to Voodoo, and Black Messiah—wrap you in his embrace and remind you…
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Our Tribute to Ananda Lewis (1973-2025)
Ananda Lewis proved that journalism can convey empathy without losing its edge, can chase ratings without abandoning responsibility, and can evolve…
Our Tribute to Sly Stone (1943-2025)
Sylvester Stewart exits, but Sly Stone remains, encoded in the DNA of any musician who believes rhythm and fellowship belong in the same sentence.
Our Tribute to D’Wayne Wiggins (1961-2025)
As we say goodbye to D’Wayne Wiggins, we honor the mark he left on the industry and in the lives of his peers and proteges.
Our Tribute to Roy Ayers (1940-2025)
Roy Ayers may have left the stage, but the dialogue he remains alive, urging future generations to approach music with the same blend of tradition and…
Our Tribute to Angie Stone (1961-2025)
With a career spanning more than four decades, Angie Stone has become one of the most respected and influential artists within contemporary soul music.
Our Tribute to Roberta Flack (1937-2025)
Roberta Flack is a person of keen intelligence who can infuse a broad range of songs with her own character. She is a free-form creator who slipped away…
Marlena Shaw, a Soulful Jazz Singer, Dies at 81
A New York-born jazz singer known for “California Soul" is taken from us too soon.
 • Harry Brown
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