Sting is a British rock band formed in 1977 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. The band is fronted by lead singer and bassist Sting, and also includes guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland. Sting’s music blends elements of rock, pop, jazz, and world music, and their lyrics are known for their poetic and socially conscious themes.
Everything but the Girl was an English musical duo consisting of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt. Formed in 1982 in Hull, the duo gained popularity in the 1990s with their blend of acoustic instrumentation and electronic beats, earning a reputation as one of the pioneers of the trip-hop genre. Over the course of their career
Joao Gilberto was a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of bossa nova music. Born in 1931 in Bahia, Brazil, Gilberto began playing guitar at a young age, and quickly developed a unique style that blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with jazz and other influences. In the
Leon Thomas has shared “Crash & Burn,” the fourth song from his upcoming debut album, Electric Dusk. Faxx Only and BNYX of the Working on Dying production collective produced it. Against a chopped and swirled backbeat, Thomas casts himself as a hapless man with a bummer love life. Like the calm before the storm, the
After much anticipation, LaTocha of Xscape has released her debut solo album, The Invitation: A Conversation with God. She hyped the gospel record on SWV & Xscape: The Queen of R&B, a six-episode limited series airing as part of Bravo’s Sunday lineup. The Invitation: A Conversation with God was released on LaTocha’s Made Girl Music
Kem has released his first live project, Anniversary – The Live Album. The R&B balladeer recorded the album at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in his hometown Detroit, Michigan, to celebrate his 20th anniversary at Motown Records. The delightful, career-spanning album includes Kem’s signature songs such as “Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Share
How often have you not been serious about finding love, and suddenly, like a random guest, it comes knocking at your doorstep? Singer Arin Ray gets swept off his feet on “For Granted,” the latest song from Dinner Party, on which he is featured. With valuable support from the supergroup, composed of Robert Glasper, Kamasi
THEY. are back. The R&B duo, composed of singer/songwriter Drew Love and producer Dante Jones, has released their third album, Nü Moon. It’s the follow-up to its 2020 sophomore LP, The Amanda Tape. The Nü Moon campaign started last spring with “Blü Moon,” a song designed to remind fans of the early 2000s R&B. Three
Edwin Starr was an American soul and funk singer who rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s. He had a powerful and distinctive voice that perfectly matched the socially conscious themes of his music. Starr’s most famous song, “War,” was a massive hit in 1970 and became an anthem for the anti-war movement. The
The Staple Singers were a family gospel group that emerged from Chicago in the 1950s. The group consisted of Roebuck “Pops” Staples and his children Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis. They were known for their soulful and powerful vocal harmonies, combined with Pops Staples’ distinctive guitar playing. The Staple Singers were also notable for their socially