The Soul of Esther Phillips

Remembered as teen sensation Little Esther and as a more mature soul artist Esther Phillips graced the R&B music scene for a span of 34 years. Read more

John Legend: A Pianist With Soul

With a sound that mixes raw fervour with precision, neo-soul singer John Legend has carved a special niche for himself in the music world. Read more

Soul Man Teddy Pendergrass

Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass was born in Philadelphia on March 26, 1950. Read more

En Vogue: The Funky Divas

Though compared often to the Supremes, the all girl vocal quartet, En Vogue has their own distinctive style with their full throated vocals distinguishing them from their contemporaries. Read more

The Overnight Success of Rick Astley

Rick Astley cemented his place in music history by selling more than ten million records in his debut year. Read more

Anita Baker: Lady Of Soul

Multiple Grammy winner, Anita Baker is one of the foremost soul divas of the eighties. Read more

The Power of Luther Vandross

Multiple Grammy winner Luther Vandross was one of the foremost romantic singers of his generation. Read more

Kool and the Gang: Still Kool and Going Strong

Kool and the Gang were one of the most influential funk bands of the 70s and subsequently a popular R&B outfit as well. Read more

The Phenomenal Rise of Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys took the music world by storm with her 2001 debut and she has not looked back since. Read more

Soul Man Bobby Womack

The last of the soul greats, Bobby Womack’s legacy to the music industry is substantial. Read more

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