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24, Jul, 2020 @3:09 PM

Al Green announces first tour in seven years

Soul legend will play five dates across the American south from late April

Kate Nicholson

06, Feb, 2019 @12:54 PM

Behind the scenes with the biggest soul stars of the 70s

Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Stevie Wonder – Bruce W Talamon photographed them all. His images, collected in a new book, capture an era before publicists controlled their stars

Killian Fox

22, Jul, 2018 @9:00 AM

Readers recommend playlist: songs about loneliness

Among the artists feeling alone this week are the Pixies, Al Green, Jimi Hendrix and the Who

George Boyland

05, Apr, 2018 @10:00 AM

‘Every poem is political’: Danez Smith, the YouTube star shaking up poetry

Smith’s dear white america was a viral phenomenon. Launching a new collection, Don’t Call Us Dead, the poet is in polemical mood about the black experience in the US

Kate Kellaway

28, Jan, 2018 @9:30 AM

Al Green – 10 of the best

From a chequered career, the tussle between the religious and the secular is audible on all of Green’s best songs – even the ones he hates

Angus Batey

20, Apr, 2016 @2:27 PM

Potus playlist: Barack Obama shares his favorite summer tracks on Spotify

The US president freshens America’s musical palate with a survey of tried-and-true classics and discoverable new artists ranging from soul to rock to jazz

Maura Johnston

14, Aug, 2015 @8:43 PM

Beatles cover versions: 10 of the best

There are thousands of Beatles covers, but which ones are worth listening to? Dip in a toe, with our expertly curated guide …

Jon Dennis

01, Oct, 2014 @11:10 AM

Pop's holy rollers

Angus Batey: Chuck D sees rap as god-talk, Sheila E walked through fire, and Steve Arrington saved his soul … here’s what happens when stars find faith

Angus Batey

24, Sep, 2014 @7:00 AM

Readers recommend: songs with falsetto – results

From modal yodels to the glory of Al Green, RR regular Magicman picks the best songs from last week's topic

Ralph Brown

06, Jun, 2013 @1:53 PM

Readers recommend: Valentine's Day songs – results

From Al Green to Yello, this is dedicated to the one you love