Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chapelle Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

Growing up in Philadelphia in the 1990s, I listened to soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass and other artists who defined the Sound of Philadelphia. Now, as a professor of ethnic ...
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Today in Music History for Dec. 9: ...

Steve Cropper, legendary soul music songwriter and guitarist, dead at 84

Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and ...

R&B world rocked by death of another iconic singer. Here’s who we lost in 2025

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with ...

Steve Cropper, songwriter and guitarist in Booker T and the M.G.’s, dead at 84

Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and ...

Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force ...

Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84

Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, the Blues Brothers and many more, has died. He was 84.

How old does Spotify think YOU are? New tool in Wrapped reveals your 'listening age' - so, are you an old soul or young at heart?

This year, Spotify Wrapped analyses listening habits to reveal 'your listening age' - and many users aren't happy.