Soul News

Ever since Jill Scott burst onto the scene in 2000 with her multi-platinum debut disc, "Who Is Jill Scott?", the globe-trotting, three-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/actress and poet from North Philadelphia has scored triumphs ranging from more chart-busting albums to acclaimed dramatic roles on both TV and film.

Wednesday seems like a good day for a cover tune. This is Unknown Mortal Orchestra covering " The Dock of the Bay" for the BBC during a recent European tour.

Baye Slappy sings Otis Redding's "The Dock of the Bay" with the Stax Music Academy Alumni Band in Studio A as part of National Black Music Month.

Frankie Valli, J.Lo and Aretha Franklin vs. Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera and Cher: THR breaks down the big gets -- and who won.

Birds of Chicago, which made its Door County debut last winter, returns for two shows this weekend.

This Friday, June 21st, one of the best parties in town will erupt on the longest night of the year.

Less than a year ago, Paul Janeway was about to give up his dream of playing music for a living.

Shaker Heights native Drew Schultz brings his band, The Drew Schultz Funk Machine, to Nighttown next month.

This latest MY MUSIC special, 70s & 80s Soul Rewind, presents more classic soul, R&B and dance from the 1970s and early 1980s.

Most people remember Nona Hendryx as one-third of the groundbreaking group LaBelle.

Jason Singer, 19, is a Metro Times editorial intern and an undergraduate at the University of Michigan.

Ain't no river wide enough to keep fans of Diana Ross away from the Saenger Theatre , where the Motown legend will make a live appearance Oct. 30. Where do you begin in describing the 69-year-old diva's eternal star power? Those of us of a certain age grew up with Ross as a constant presence on the radio .

Award-winning pop stars Emeli Sande and Ed Sheeran will perform at a concert to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, The event, which aims to champion youth and social empowerment, will take place at London's O2 arena on 29 September.

Usher has joined the star-studded lineup for the 4th Annual Curaao North Sea Jazz Festival .

The title of T.I.'s 2012 album Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head refers to a soundtrack Marvin Gaye created for a movie of the same name, but it features an all-star hip-hop guest list including P!nk, Andre 3000 and Lil Wayne.

Led by songwriter Michael Fitzpatrick, Fitz & the Tantrums brew up a retro sound inspired by Motown and Stax Records.

The best of Motown is coming to San Antonio in August. The Temptations and the Four Tops are teaming up to perform at the Majestic Theatre on August 25 and tickets go on sale Friday June 21, 2013.

Syleena Johnson knew about the music business before she ever got into it: her father, Syl Johnson, was a Chicago blues singer whose work also shaded into soul and funk.

The Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce's 85th annual Jubilee Day will be held 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday.

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