A few weeks back, we riffed on a few songs with notable Houston connections. “Midnight Train to Georgia” didn’t make the list for a pretty obvious reason: It’s set in Georgia. And not even Georgia, ...

Songs about trains might sound like a random roundup at first glace, but this list is surprisingly packed with some iconic, enduring hits. By Sofia Mele As a metaphor for life, trains can move forward ...

This essay is adapted from Danyel Smith’s new book, “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop.” My questions have never changed. Been asking since L.A. was new to me. Since my first ...

Trains, they’re extraordinary creations that helped shape America, but they seem pretty arbitrary subjects when it comes to music. And yet, there are so many songs about trains—midnight trains to ...

Gladys Knight and the Pips were two decades into their career when they released their signature song. Formed in 1952, the legendary band comprised of Gladys Knight, her brother Bubba Knight and their ...

One of the greatest female soul legends in music history, Gladys Knight boasts 11 No.1 singles, 6 No.1 albums, 7 Grammy Awards and a place along with The Pips in the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “I had a friend that I'd play flag football with on the weekends, back when I was trying to get in the business,” says the Six ...

In honor of Black Music Month in June, The Root is launching an exclusive series about the history of Black music…full of stories and videos telling the story behind some of our favorite songs by ...