Soul and Funk

'Summer of Soul' Is a Political Snapshot Wrapped Up in a Concert Film

Directed by Questlove

PUBLISHED Jun 28, 2021

In the summer of 1969, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in New York for a celebration of love, music and countercultural activism....

Watch the Kount Play a Tiny Desk Home Concert with Carrtoons, Kaelin Ellis and Kiefer

PUBLISHED Jun 28, 2021

Having already caught the ear of Madlib, Noname and more, the Kount has now served up sounds for NPR listeners in a new Tiny Desk (Home) Co...

Brittany Howard Gets Childish Gambino, BADBADNOTGOOD for Remix Album

PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2021

After sharing remixes from Bon Iver and EarthGang last year, Brittany Howard has detailed the full list of guests who have remixed tracks f...

Helado Negro Announces New Album 'Far In'

PUBLISHED Jun 21, 2021

Helado Negro — a.k.a. Roberto Carlos Lange — has announced plans for a new record titled Far In. It will arrive on October 22 via his new l...

Diana Ross Readies Her First New Album in 15 Years

PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2021

Diana Ross has shared details of her first new album in 15 years. Thank You arrives September 10 through Decca, and also marks the former S...

Sam Roberts Band Headlines Vaughan's 2021 Virtual Canada Day Celebration

PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2021

Toronto's neighbour is ready to entertain the whole family this Canada Day. The award-winning Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day celebration is...

Mykki Blanco Brings Big Ideas to Mini-Album 'Broken Hearts and Beauty Sleep'

PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2021

Over the first nine years of their career, Mykki Blanco has crafted a personality so strong and memorable that even a five-year holdover co...

Here's the Stacked Tracklist for the 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' Soundtrack

PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2021

After a few tracks were teased through LeBron James-equipped film trailers, we finally have all the details behind the soundtrack for Space...