James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

The Godfather of Soul’s influence on hip-hop reaches a new generation as rising star 310babii releases “Bad,” a ...

Soul music has merged with many other genres since ... musicians spawned towards the end of the decade, most notably James Brown, Little Richard, and Jackie Wilson. The genre continued to grow ...

As part of our Black History Month programming, let's hear some of your favorite soul music. Soul had its heyday ... Around" Aretha Franklin "Save Me" James Brown "Soul Power" ...

it’s a symbol of James Brown’s impact on both music and car culture. Much like his music, this car remains a timeless ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and how it has impacted the sounds of today. Today, let’s highlight some of the ...

Aretha Franklin’s 1967 version of Otis Redding’s Respect, and James Brown’s 1968 Say It Loud ... and gospel to contribute to the founding of soul music in the 1950s. He had a profound ...

James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...