Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, and quintessential Atlantic singer, but her early talents may also have inspired their rival Motown sound.

Last-minute fill-ins for original participants, Kent State students had fun during the first Academic Challenge event focusing on Black history.

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Being unfazed in high-stakes situations tends to be a byproduct of one of two things: delusion or mastery. Toronto-born ...

The rest of her 75-minute set was pure country gold. This was McEntire's 20th time at RodeoHouston and first appearance in 11 ...

Roberta Flack announced in 2022 she had ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and could no longer sing.

At her peak, the singer’s music was capable of great depth, sincerity and emotional intimacy, which she seemingly conjured ...

Jerry Butler performs on Nov. 5, 2011, during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert honoring Aretha Franklin during the 16th ... The Boss named his 2022 album of soul covers “Only the Strong Survive” ...

The Beatles‘ songs have inspired covers of every flavor ... Hopefully, she finally gives us that rock album she’s always had in her. 2. Aretha Franklin’s ‘Let It Be’ When she got ...

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recording ...

Versatile enough to summon the up-tempo gospel passion of Aretha Franklin ... friend and provided liner notes for a Flack album of Beatles covers, “Let It Be Roberta.” She also devoted ...