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Watch Johnny Otis, Rhythm And Blues Pioneer, Has Died
January 19, 2012 – The singer who wrote "Willie And The Hand Jive" also discovered many of R&B's greatest voices.
Listen Howard Tate, Soul Singer, Dies At 72
December 5, 2011 – He made a string of classic recordings in the '60s and enjoyed a successful encore career.
Watch Follow The Sample: Drake's 'Take Care' Comes From The Blues
November 8, 2011 – The Toronto-based pop star repurposes a classic on a track from his recently leaked album.
Watch How To Keep It Real When Making New Soul
October 14, 2011 – The Alabama Shakes, Mayer Hawthorne and Allen Stone walk the thin line of retro-soul authenticity.
Watch Where Are They Now?: 7 Protest Songs With Legs
October 14, 2011 – People protest different things, but they often use the same songs. Hear the perennials.
Watch Nick Ashford, Songwriter, Singer And Producer, Has Died
August 23, 2011 – Songs like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Every Woman" are ingrained in American culture.
Watch 10 Soul Songs That Let The Light In
July 26, 2011 – The music that inspired Amy Winehouse is made of laughter and freedom as much as blood and tears.
Watch Remembering Retro-Soul Singer Amy Winehouse
July 23, 2011 – Ann Powers met the singer in 2007, just as she was becoming a star in the U.S.
Watch Irresponsible Listening: A Fan's Confession
May 12, 2011 – Our critic wonders what to do when the same thing that draws you to a musician also repels you.
Listen A Poster Shop's Illustrated History Of American Music
April 10, 2011 – Etta James, Chuck Berry and B.B. King are some of the artists to grace Globe Poster's long history.
Watch Sam Cooke At 80: The Career That Could Have Been
January 21, 2011 – In honor of the soul legend's 80th birthday, a few questions about what might have been.
Watch Teena Marie, Trailblazing Singer Known As The Ivory Queen Of Soul, Has Died
December 27, 2010 – She had hits in many genres, but Marie remains best known as one of Motown's first white singers.
Read Who's Listening to Leela James -- And Where?
September 2, 2010 – James might reflect a split in the audience for new soul and R&B, and where it's being heard.
Listen Leela James: New Soul From An Old Soul
September 2, 2010 – James' new CD is on Stax Records, once home to soul icons The Staple Singers and Otis Redding.
