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The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

Craig’s rolling out the all-time Funk and Soul Classics, the tunes that never fade, the floor-fillers that always deliver, and the soul anthems that bring people together. Show more Craig’s rolling ...

What: Tower of Power performs. When: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. Where: Vilar Performing Arts Center, 68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek. Cost: $49. More information: Visit ...

This article was originally published in August 2005. In rendering his decision in a 1964 obscenity trial, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart wrote: "I shall not today attempt to further define ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing the great architects of modern R&B, funk, and soul, The Commodores deserve a place near the top of the conversation. Emerging in the early 1970s from Tuskegee, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first wrote about James Brown, I thought I’d covered enough ground with the big hits—the songs everyone knows and loves. But not long after that article went live, I started ...

Before Joseph Jefferson penned a string of hits for the Spinners in the early Seventies, he and his band the Nat Turner Rebellion – named after the 1831 slave revolt – entered Philadelphia’s famed ...

Are you searching for the perfect soul songs to showcase your vocal talents? Finding the right mix of classic and modern soul tracks can be challenging. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this ...