His voice—powerful, and yet gentle; velvety at times, but rugged through and through—had the ability to tell a story. His feverish passion brought on an expressive way of singing as he threw nothing ...

This year marks 200 years since the birth of abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman. Celebrating her life and legacy through song, the Skaneateles Festival hosted “Following ...

UPDATE as of Fri 2/24/2023, 2 PM: This concert has been canceled. Cicero Blake’s career spans the trajectory of modern soul music from doo-wop to contemporary southern soul-blues. Blake was born in ...

A slew of local favorites will be onstage in New Orleans this week, including a popular deejay celebrating her birthday. Charmaine Neville The daughter of Neville Brothers saxophonist Charles Neville, ...

Today, the legendary singer and actress Patti LaBelle celebrates her 78th birthday. With a career spanning over 60 years, LaBelle has become a symbol of longevity across multiple genres of ...

“Happy Birthday” is one of the most widespread songs of all time. Even those outside of the U.S. (Where the song was initially written) have translated this familiar tune into their languages, ...

“Happy Birthday” may be the Hill sisters' main claim to fame, but Patty (left) and Mildred's (right) impact on American history extends far beyond the beloved song. Illustration by Meilan Solly / ...