In 1992, the world was formally introduced to Mary J. Blige in her “Real Love” music video. The image of a young Black woman, rocking an oversized baseball jersey, a backwards cap, and singing over a ...

“Rhythm and blues, R&B, a sensual blend of the best of African-American music, where the soulfulness of gospel and the blues meets the wild rhythms of jazz. Toss in some swing, funk, folk, rock.

What is R&B, where’d it come from and where’d it go? An array of five-star entertainers will give a musical answer to these questions when the Manship Theatre presents the "Rhythm and Blues Revue" at ...

James Brown was an iconic American musician who is recognized as one of the most influential figures in rhythm and blues, soul, funk and protest civil rights music. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eric Gales has a true gift for foregrounding rhythm in his playing, borrowing from elements of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -The R&B Hall of Fame will hold its 2024 National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Marriott Cleveland East at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. The inductions celebrate ...

A glitzy collection of historical stagewear and largely unseen memorabilia once belonging to R&B legends such as Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Little Richard and James Brown is looking for a ...

Back in 2007, music fan Nick Duckett walked into a record shop hoping to buy a comprehensive history of rhythm and blues on CD. To his surprise, the owner told him no such set existed at the time.

CLEVELAND — A lineup of music legends are set to be honored in Northeast Ohio Sunday at the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. At the 13th annual ceremony, held at 3 p.m. at the ...

*Detroit, Michigan – Some of the most legendary names in Rhythm & Blues are set to be celebrated, as the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its nominees for the Class of ...

In partnership with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Festival features a special rhythm and blues (R&B) program that brings live music to our nation's front lawn. R&B ...