(ThyBlackMan.com) Gladys Knight’s legacy as the “Empress of Soul” is cemented not only by her powerhouse voice but also by her ability to make every lyric feel like lived experience. While her catalog ...

The most fun I ever had at Black Ensemble Theater was in 2006 at the old Hull House on Beacon Street, and it involved the legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick. By then, theater founder Jackie Taylor’s ...

NEW YORK – Patti LaBelle didn’t envision a six-decade career when she entered the music business at 14 years old. But 67 years later, she doesn’t take it for granted, acknowledging the fragility of ...

Empress of Soul Gladys Knight’s Corn Off the Cob Hits All the Right Notes originally appeared on Parade. For the past six decades, Gladys Knight has reigned supreme as the Empress of Soul. Recently, ...

Two concerts — one a legendary voice in old school R&B and the other featuring popular movie soundtracks — will light up the capital city this fall. The two standout performances coming to the ...