Curtis Mayfield was short, and with his rabbity grin and small rectangular-wire-framed glasses hanging halfway down his nose, ...

D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the hitmaking R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, died March 7 of cancer at his home in Oakland ...

Family and fans of Angie Stone will gather today in Austell to mourn the life of the acclaimed R&B and neo-soul singer.

“It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composer and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing ...

After a six-month wait, the Smooth Jazz Festival is ready for a spring show at Riverwalk Amphitheater this weekend.

Between 1988 and 1996, the group became one of the era’s defining acts, with their mix of R&B, soul, funk, and New Jack Swing. They released four albums (three of which were certified platinum ...

Chris Jasper, the legendary R&B musician known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of The Isley Brothers, has passed away on Feb. 24 at the age of 73. His family confirmed his death on Facebook ...

The group rode the New Jack Swing wave of the era, which combined R&B, hip-hop and jazz, melding in other styles including soul, funk, and gospel. The band's list of hits includes three top 10 ...

Legendary R&B singer Angie Stone passed away tragically while en route to a performance at the CIAA basketball tournament.

Jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers died on Tuesday after a "long illness," his family announced in a statement shared to his social ...