Wilson Pickett became a driving force in soul music with his distinctive, raspy voice and energetic performances. Songs like “In the Midnight Hour” and “Mustang Sally” highlighted his ...

In 2020, Craig counted down the best and most seminal funk and soul albums as part of his "Funky Forty" series. To mark Craig's new 6 Music show, here's the lowdown on his Top 10 records - from ...

In the 1960s music fans were treated to some of the greatest singing voices of all time. From Otis Redding to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, and many more. It was the golden age of soul singers that ...

Few genres in music have delighted audiences as deeply as soul, and the contributions of Black male soul singers have been nothing short of remarkable. From Marvin Gaye’s smooth vocals to Otis ...

Soul music has merged with many other genres since ... and Wilson Pickett all producing highly successful songs. It reached its peak audience, with frequently high charting artists still ...

Mayfield put down the greatest Blaxploitation score (music and movies aimed at attracting African-American audiences) with his solo album Superfly. In Philadelphia, soul took on a smoother ...