Reuben Wilson, organist who helped usher in soul jazz, has died at 88
The funk-ridden grooves of Wilson's music could feel larger than life, particularly those he created for Blue Note Records in the late 1960s and early '70s.
Obituaries
Kaija Saariaho, the composer who explored color and light, has died at age 70
Saariaho, who battled a male-dominated educational system in her native Finland, forged a strong and singular voice in contemporary music.
Bassist Juan Carlos Formell dies after a heart attack onstage. He was 59
Singer-songwriter Juan Carlos Formell was born into Cuban music royalty but forged his own path. He was the bassist for Los Van Van, one of the most influential bands from post-Revolution Cuba.
He was a beloved farming legend. But for Reddit, his work ethic meant something else
David Brandt, who died last week, was an Ohio farmer known for his pioneering work in no-till farming. But social media users knew him better as the overall-clad farmer from the "honest work" meme.
Remembering Doc Todd, a rapper who helped other veterans
George Michael Todd, a combat medic in Afghanistan, helped grapple with his own PTSD and that of other vets by making a rap album called Combat Medicine. "Doc Todd" died earlier this month.
Doc Todd, a rapper who helped other veterans feel 'Not Alone,' dies at 38
George Michael Todd — a generous, "gentle giant" — died of sudden cardiac death. He served in Afghanistan and returned home with PTSD. In 2017 he released an album called Combat Medicine.
The legacy of Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll'
Tina Turner was a legendary performer who died this week at the age of 83. Some people think she didn't get the credit she truly deserved.
The genre-bending influence and legacy of Tina Turner
Despite her decades of electrifying performances and chart toppers, Tina Turner never came close to getting the credit she deserved for shaping a genre.
Tina Turner, a symbol of talent triumphing over adversity, has died at 83
The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.
Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83
The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.