Stacker takes a look at Black artists music wouldn't be the same without, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tupac Shakur.

Stevie Wonder originally wrote this No. 1 hit for a rock 'n' roll legend, but Wonder released his version before the guitarist.

This is the first episode of a new series on All Songs Considered, hosted by NPR Music critic Ann Powers and editor. Most of ...

I know Ray Charles is one of your heroes, but who else ranks among your most influential artists? Batiste: Joni Mitchell is a revelation. Nina Simone feels like family. I’m influenced a ...

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks headlines at Boardwalk Hall as part of her ongoing fall 2025 ...

It’s been nine years since the death of Smithereens singer and songwriter Pat DiNizio. In the years since, the New Jersey ...

Launching the UK leg of her tour in front of 20,000 fans, the American superstar, famous for big wigs and meat dresses, delivered a tour de force with the energy levels of a fancy dress rave.

Now, 50 years after “Lovin’ You,” Riperton will be honored Wednesday night with a tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl featuring Wonder, George Benson, Lizz Wright, Aloe Blacc, Alex Isley and Chanté ...

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder’s hit song may have called for unity – but its effects were ultimately divisive ...

Vegan chef Makini Howell shared that she made a vegan bacon vinaigrette for Stevie Wonder. Howell served her Bacon-ish Vinaigrette while on tour as Wonder's private chef. She recommends a smoky tofu ...

SAGINAW, MI — This year, the Saginaw concert series known as Friday Night Live will conclude ... on a Saturday. Positive Results Downtown Saginaw, the nonprofit that organizes the Friday Night Live ...

After years of working alongside John Lennon in the Beatles, Paul McCartney found his second life in music somewhat less fruitful. He had numerous hits as a solo artist, with his wife Linda, and with ...