Singer Cissy Houston was born Emily Drinkard on September 30, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to Delia Mae McCaskill Drinkard and Nicholas Drinkard.

These Mary J. Blige songs are our real love. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best tunes by the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” based on fan-favorite status and commercial performance. Our countdown includes "Everything," "Just Fine," "No More Drama," and m...

The original released in 1986 and featured Michael McDonald. It has since been covered by other famous artists across several genres.

Qween Dafa is the alter ego of Amber Gaston from L.A. who has been working in the background for four years until breaking free in April 2022.

The 2022 Legend Award recipients Morris Day & Jerome of The Time, delivered a legendary performance of their biggest hits including "Cool," "777," "Jungle Love," and "The Bird."

Adanna first burst onto the scene in 2019 as a featured artist. Then again in 2020. Now in late 2022 she has released a couple of her own singles.

Nigerian singing sensation Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has emerged as the Best New Artist award at the 2022 Soul Train Awards, making her the first African to win the category.

Emmy-winning actress Niecy Nash-Betts and musician Jessica Betts sit down with Tamron Hall for their first-ever joint TV interview. During the visit, Jessica treats the #TamFam to a special performance of her song, “Catch Me.” Trust us, this is a performa...

This performance was recorded on Nov. 8, 2019. We will continue releasing Tiny Desk videos of shows that had already been taped. In light of current events, NPR is postponing new live tapings of Tiny Desk Concerts. In the meantime, check out Tiny Desk (ho...

Jon Batiste is from New Orleans, where a street parade might assemble around the corner on any given day. Evidently, he likes a good walkabout: He's liable to lead his band at a guerrilla concert in the New York City subway, or out of a venue, or — as he...

Written and cameos by Diane Warren. Backing vocals by Pentatonix. Primary vocals by the amazing Jon Batiste. This song has the beat. Purchase below.

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Ari Lennox performs her track ""Static"" at Coke Studio. Explore Coke Studio and check out videos of artists’ performances, back stage moments, and more to experience Coca-Cola’s Real Magic.

Natalie Renée McIntyre, known by her stage name Macy Gray, is an American R&B and soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. Gray has released ten studio albums, and...

Pearl Mae Bailey (1918 - 1990) was an American actress, singer, and author. After appearing in vaudeville, she made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She received a Special Tony Award for the title role in the all-black production of Hello, D...