Black Pumas Make The Perfect Pair
Seeking a voice for his new music, Adrian Quesada was turned onto Eric Burdon by a mutual producer friend and it was love at first listen.
Music Features
Ella Fitzgerald's Signature Singing Style, Explained By Jazzmeia Horn
Ella Fitzgerald's talent for vocal improvisation made her one of the most important singers of all time. Watch Jazzmeia Horn explain what scat singing is and demonstrate Fitzgerald's trademark skill.
The Joy Of Ella Fitzgerald's Accessible Elegance
"I know I'm no glamour girl," Fitzgerald reportedly once said. But generations of fans inspired by her elegant style over the years, including writer Holly Gleason, beg to differ.
The Many Requirements Of Hold Music, A Genre For No One
Hold music is camouflaged sound — it needs to obviously exist, while also barely doing so. Small wonder, then, that its biggest "hit" does none of that.
Lana Del Rey Lives In America's Messy Subconscious
Over a decade, the Los Angeles-based singer has built a career — one that peaks on her new album — and a musical identity on the idea that greatness doesn't have to be emotionally tidy.
Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Waters And The Colors Of Sound
Critics, scholars and fans are often caught up in the idea of an ideal black sound, using vocal tone to measure racial identity. What becomes of the black female singer who defies this categorization?
The Voice That Shattered Glass
In the 1970s, Fitzgerald became the face (and glass-shattering voice) of Memorex tapes. It fueled a career revival that extended her relevance and positioned her to pass the torch to a new generation.
The World Of Ella Fitzgerald: A Turning The Tables Playlist
Listen to a selection of marvelous music from the First Lady of Song, plus music by artists who have felt her influence.
Santana's Debut Album Turns 50 Years Old
Just a week after performing at Woodstock, Santana released its self-titled debut. Hear original members of the band recount its creation.
Lift Every Voice: Marian Anderson, Florence B. Price And The Sound Of Black Sisterhood
The famous contralto made a practice of amplifying black artists, especially black women artists, as seen through her collaborations with composer Florence B. Price.