Beyoncé is part of a great tradition of artists from the pop, R&B and rock worlds stepping into the realm of country music, whether it’s for one record or, in occasional instances, a whole career ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The city of Tampa unveiled a new historical marker that honors the music legends who made their mark on Central Avenue, including iconic artist Ray Charles. On Tuesday, the same day as ...

Editor’s note: This is an edited excerpt from Peter Blecha’s new book, “Stomp and Shout: R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock and Roll,” published by the University of Washington Press. IN 1947, A ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The Ray Charles Foundation on Wednesday filed suit in U.S. District ...

Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from the past, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends. All week we're revisiting archival interviews with key ...