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New York (AFP) – Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artist's ...

In 2018, members returned to their hometown of Oakland, California, for a live concert album that celebrated their “50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater.” War’s ironic name was ...

Born September 10, 1940, in Los Angeles, Ayers emerged as a pioneering force in jazz-funk, soul, and neo-soul, leaving an indelible mark on modern music. His musical journey began in the early ...

Tributes have been paid to Gwen McCrae, the much-loved and influential US funk and soul singer, who has died aged 81 after a long illness. Affectionately known as the "queen of the rare groove ...

Roberta Flack, the US singer behind a string of hits that included Killing Me Softly with His Song, has died at the age of 88. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away ...