Austin R&B and Soul Singer-Songwriter Sakari Announces New EP ‘Spitfire,’ Out July 31

Austin artist Sakari releases her new EP ‘Spitfire’ on July 31. This soul-forward project, which explores raw emotion, ...
WPLG

Soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51 after private battle with pancreatic cancer

D’Angelo, whose real name is Michael Archer, died at the age of 51. He is from Richmond, Virginia. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life … After a prolonged and ...
Los Angeles Times

Clarence Carter, blues and soul singer known for hits ‘Strokin’’ and ‘Patches,’ dies at 90

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Best R&B singers of 2026 right now: Staff picks

Billboard staff returns to the roundtable to break down some of R&B's brightest stars so far in 2026.
Los Angeles Times

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning singer whose ‘Brown Sugar’ launched the neo-soul movement, dies at 51

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Chicago Reader

Soul singer Bobby McClure tried to evolve with the times

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...