Soul
Saying Goodbye to Aretha Franklin
We celebrate the queen of soul, and the impact she had on our music and culture.
Aretha Franklin's Sketch of Black Femininity
The iconic musician embodied the trials and tribulations that all black women could relate to, and provided the blueprint to alleviate them.
Aretha the Legend Is Gone; Aretha the Asteroid Orbits On
Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, has died at 76. But her legacy will not be forgotten.
Aretha Franklin, an Unparalleled Singer and American Icon, Dies at 76
The Queen of Soul, whose career spanned six decades, died on Thursday morning.
Obviously Watch Erykah Badu's New Tiny Desk Concert
The idiosyncratic, existential soul artist warmed up with "Rimshot" before stretching out a remarkable, 12-minute "Green Eyes."
Mojo Juju Grapples With Past and Present On Her Soulful New Single
We're premiering the stunning new video for "Native Tongue," a glitchy Joelistics-produced cut that rages against Australia's colonial project.
Hey Sinner, Country Preacher Paul Cauthen Has a New Sermon to Save Your Soul
Hear the East Texas native's 'Have Mercy' EP now.
Watch GoldLink's Silky Tiny Desk Concert
The DMV rapper played four songs on his Tiny Desk debut, highlighting the R&B influences that have underpinned every project he's released.
Daniel Caesar's Tiny Desk Concert Is Like a Fancy Dinner but Way More Hype
The Torontonian singer's lush neo-soul thrives in NPR's unplugged settings.
"Come Over" Is the Internet Back at Their Smoothly Confident Best
Syd, Steve Lacy and co. have also announced a new album, 'Hive Mind,' out July 20.
Jorja Smith Releases New Song "February 3rd"
The fourth single from Jorja Smith's debut 'Lost & Found' is another winner.
Feast Your Eyes on Janelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' Emotion Picture
The full album and film are now available to stream and watch.