Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” Turns 50
It began with a song by one of The Four Tops and turned into one of the greatest albums of all time. Marvin Gaye’s classic turns 50.
“It’s What’s Happening, baby!” Finally Happens
The government tasked deejay Murray the K with reaching out to teens with a TV show. The result was not what they expected.
Unleashing Sly Stone and the Summer of Soul
Happy birthday to Sly Stone! An upcoming documentary by Questlove will showcase his contribution to a major music event in 1969 – and beyond.
Stepney Sisters: 45 Years In the Making
This breakthrough female band had to sit on the shelf — literally — for years. But their intriguing debut album is finally available.
50 Years of Decade-Defining Songs
Every decade has a “feel.” While it wasn’t easy to distill fifty years into a handful of songs, these capture a certain zeitgeist.