R&B
Greentea Peng: Tell Dem It’s Sunny review – a musical rebirth with swagger
The south-east Londoner’s second album pairs a refreshed musical palette with streamlined, introspective lyrics
Lisa Wright
21, Mar, 2025 @12:00 PM
The Brand New Heavies review – acid jazzers are as slick and funky as ever
While their hits from their 90s hip heyday are now more likely to be heard on Magic FM’s drive-time slot the band’s punchy melodies can still get the party started
Ammar Kalia
13, Mar, 2025 @11:30 AM
The Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots
Soca veterans join forces with Afrobeats stars as the diaspora strengthens ties with the motherland. Plus, Angela Davis heads to London
Nesrine Malik
05, Mar, 2025 @12:26 PM
Angie Stone was a wise singer who deeply understood the power of love and lust
The neo-soul artist, who has died aged 63, had years of experience by the time she became a star – and brought it to bear on a carnal, careworn catalogue
Stevie Chick
02, Mar, 2025 @11:44 AM
Brat awards! Charli xcx wins five Brits for zeitgeist-conquering album
Dance-pop artist picks up album and artist of the year prizes, while Ezra Collective see off big names to become first jazz artists to win British group
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
01, Mar, 2025 @11:00 PM
Soul singer Angie Stone dies in a car crash at 63
The star, who had been in the Sequence before solo hit Wish I Didn’t Miss You, has died from her injuries in Alabama
Benjamin Lee
01, Mar, 2025 @8:46 PM
Roberta Flack obituary
Singer with a reserved, intimate style on hits such as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song
Caroline Sullivan
24, Feb, 2025 @5:40 PM
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88
Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Safi Bugel
24, Feb, 2025 @3:28 PM
Joy Crookes review – an enthralling, intimate set from this rising London soul star
The twentysomething singer-songwriter brings classic Motown rhythms with a touch of hip-hop to a resounding set of anti-anxiety anthems
Shaad D'Souza
22, Feb, 2025 @2:00 PM
The Long Wave: Elmiene’s songs of hope in the shadow of war
The British singer-songwriter explores the loss of home and homeland as we share stories of Sudan. Plus, Drake bounces back after Kendrick diss
Nesrine Malik
19, Feb, 2025 @12:36 PM
Bashy, Darkoo and Odeal top winners at 2025 Mobo awards
There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellence
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
18, Feb, 2025 @10:00 PM
The Burden of Black Genius: documentary examines career of Sly Stone
Questlove’s probing new film looks at the incredible life and works of the one-of-a-kind talent while also taking a broader look at the specific difficulties faced by Black artists
Owen Myers
13, Feb, 2025 @3:08 PM
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