Soul

'The Soul of Designer Records' is one of the most fascinating compilations of gospel music ever produced.

From Idina Menzel to Earth, Wind & Fire, the season is busting out all over with new Christmas albums for your holiday-party playlist.

Singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini discusses his new album, 'Caustic Love.'

Not just a fine songwriter and singer, Dina Regine also has a wide-ranging sensibility infused with the history of the great pop music of the past half century.

I would not succumb to conversion. I was a justified aficionado—personally and professionally—of popular music culture and Beyoncé stood in opposition to the music I jammed to. Or did she?

Somi's "New African Jazz" style comes out of her lengthy stays in Lagos, Nigeria.

From American Idol winners to Stanley Clarke to Stevie Nicks and Ne-Yo, there's major news from top artists, music icons, and hot up-and-comers this week.

Ruthie Foster artfully walks a line too fine for almost anyone else: the line between the blues, soul and gospel traditions on the one hand, and folk-pop on the other.

Despite some shortcomings, Coco Montoya's live 'Songs from the Road' is an outstanding overview of the bluesman's career for fans and newcomers alike.

The 36 tracks of Bob Gaudio's 'Audio with a G' represent over 40 years of songwriting.