A three-day music festival in 1974, which brought the best in African and African American music to Kinshasa, Zaire, remains one of the most heralded mass pop culture gatherings of all time. Legendary ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about soul and funk legends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, certain names dominate the headlines — but true music lovers know Carl Carlton belongs firmly in that conversation.

The Last Shall Be First: the JCR Records Story, Volume 1. is an upcoming compilation of raw 1970s Memphis gospel-soul coming out September 18 via Bible & Tire, the sacred soul music label started by ...

*Sadly, we must report the passing of of a soul singer who never really achieved the success and acclaim commensurate with his talent. We’re referring to DeWayne Julius Rogers better known as DJ ...

The right ’70s song does more than trigger nostalgia, it feels like it could drop into a 2025 playlist without missing a beat. These ten tracks still sound fresh in your earbuds, in a vintage Camaro’s ...

Rock music is one of those genres that can be intense and loud, and also soft and sweet. The following rock songs from the 1970s are beautiful, relaxing tunes that might just soothe your soul. Let’s ...

Harmonica player Lawrence “Rockin’ Jake” Jacobs first found his calling on the radio dial. Struck by the pop and soul sounds coming over the air, Jake, as a kid in east Connecticut, stayed glued to ...