Questlove, shown here performing in New York City in June, won an Oscar in March for his documentary, Summer of Soul. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Mythical Games hide caption
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Marvin Gaye's 1971 album, What's Going On is regarded for its depiction of the social unrest of the time, as well as its musical beauty. Gems/Redferns/Getty Images hide caption
It's not a genre; it's a lifestyle. Kara Frame/NPR hide caption
On a Brooklyn street in September 1971, a sea of fists greets the caskets of several of the incarcerated men killed in the violent clash at Attica Correctional Facility that month. Charles Frattini/NY Daily News via Getty Images hide caption
Lil Baby performs during a Juneteenth voter registration rally on June 19, 2020 at Murphy Park Fairgrounds in Atlanta, Ga. One week earlier, he released "The Bigger Picture," a song protesting police brutality. Paras Griffin/Getty Images hide caption
Music speaks truth to anger and frustration, but also provides a sense of hope and beauty. Rashida Chavis for NPR hide caption
Carly Rae Jepsen's chill summertime playlist features Fleetwood Mac, Robyn and Rosalía. Markus & Koala/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? from the singer Billie Eilish is on our short list of the best albums out on March 29. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" is now the target of two lawsuits alleging similarities to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On" that infringe on copyright. John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Songwriter, producer and singer Leon Ware at the 2016 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. in June 2016. Ware died TKTK. Earl Gibson III/Getty Images hide caption
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran accepting the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Thinking Out Loud" in February 2016. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images hide caption
Marvin Gaye walks ahead of his Rolls Royce in Notting Hill, London, in 1976. John Minihan/Getty Images hide caption
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Detail of cover art from the 1974 album Marvin Gaye Live! Album cover hide caption
Marvin Gaye (at left), pictured here circa 1964, at the age of 25. At right, the 24-year-old rapper Drake. Gaye died in 1984, two years before Drake was born. Charlie Gillett Collection (left) / Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images hide caption
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Harvey Fuqua was one of the major forces at Motown Records. Michael Ochs Archives hide caption
A Tribute to Marvin Gaye
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Michael Eric Dyson Commentary: Marvin Gaye's Story
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