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Perfect Harmony: An Interview with Legendary Vocal Group the Waters

Perfect Harmony: An Interview with Legendary Vocal Group the Waters

From Phil Spector's Wall of Sound to 20 Feet from Stardom, Julia, Maxine, Luther, and Oren Waters reflect on their six-decade career, including historic sessions with Herbie Hancock, Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, and countless other music legends.

Tami Neilson Examines Parenthood and  Feminism via “Queenie, Queenie” (premiere + interview)

Tami Neilson Examines Parenthood and  Feminism via “Queenie, Queenie” (premiere + interview)

Rockabilly queen Tami Neilson gets back to basics on her new LP, as she moves between country, gospel, and R&B. She also looks back on meeting one of the artists who shaped her life, Mavis Staples. "She radiates joy," says the singer.

How the Staple Singers Became the Soul of Protest Music

How the Staple Singers Became the Soul of Protest Music

The Staple Singers' Stax recording, Come Go with Me, captures their transformation from the church-wrecking gospel highway to the soul-filling pop charts.

Kanye West’s New Sunday Service Choir Sings… A Lot

Kanye West’s New Sunday Service Choir Sings… A Lot

Kanye West's Sunday Service Choir create a debut, Jesus Is Born, that's powerful and, at times, repetitive.

British Soul/Blues Artist Izo Fitzroy Asks for “Blind Faith” (premiere)

British Soul/Blues Artist Izo Fitzroy Asks for “Blind Faith” (premiere)

British soul, blues, and gospel singer-songwriter, Izo Fitzroy debuts her latest single, "Blind Faith", inspired by both Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway.

The Reason for the Season: A Christmas Chat with Dionne Warwick

The Reason for the Season: A Christmas Chat with Dionne Warwick

Following the release of her latest album She's Back, the legendary Dionne Warwick delivers another musical gift with Dionne Warwick & the Voices of Christmas.

Elizabeth King and the Gospel Souls Rejoice with ‘The D-Vine Spirituals Recordings’

Elizabeth King and the Gospel Souls Rejoice with ‘The D-Vine Spirituals Recordings’

This archival gospel soul release never flags, as Elizabeth King fulfills a true calling.

The Sensational Barnes Brothers Build a Legacy with ‘Nobody’s Fault But My Own’

The Sensational Barnes Brothers Build a Legacy with ‘Nobody’s Fault But My Own’

With their gospel soul, the Sensational Barnes Brothers kick off a new label with an old sound, providing good news for everyone.

Billy Vera Documents a Legendary Label With ‘Rip It Up: The Specialty Records Story’

Billy Vera Documents a Legendary Label With ‘Rip It Up: The Specialty Records Story’

Grammy-winner Billy Vera spent years working in the Speciality Records vaults and remains close to label founder Art Rupe. “Specialty is right up there with Atlantic, Chess, and Sun in terms of being important.” Enjoy this interview with the author and this book excerpt.

The Harlem Gospel Travelers Preach the Good News on ‘He’s on Time’

The Harlem Gospel Travelers Preach the Good News on ‘He’s on Time’

While fans of a certain high-profile star are patiently awaiting his much-delayed gospel album, the Harlem Gospel Travelers have arrived just in time with He's on Time.

Stand and Sway Take It “One Day at a Time” (premiere)

Stand and Sway Take It “One Day at a Time” (premiere)

Stand and Sway mesh folk with gospel on their blazing cover of Sarah Siskind's "One Day at a Time".

The Commonheart Share a Soulful Message of Love and Positivity on ‘Pressure’ (album stream + interview)

The Commonheart Share a Soulful Message of Love and Positivity on ‘Pressure’ (album stream + interview)

Pittsburgh soul octet, the Commonheart aim to spread lots of love and positivity on their new album Pressure. Hear the album now before it's release on Friday.