At 25, she mixes the bluesy melisma of Nina Simone and the deep register of Sarah Vaughan — two of her influences — with songwriting as devastating as her delivery. Continue Reading Baby Rose Goes Vintage, Unadulterated, ‘Almost Read More
Curtis Mayfield's previous songs for The Impressions had often been broadly inspirational — but here, he aimed his pen directly at black listeners, pledging that better times were ahead. Continue Reading American Anthem: ‘We’re A Read More