Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B.

A great soul singer can always use a torch song to show off his vocal skills. It just so happened Hucknall already possessed one in “Holding Back the Years.” The song was one of the first he ...

Blade & Soul NEO is a “modern reinterpretation” of Blade & Soul’s fantasy universe, featuring elements of the Wuxia-themed, mythology-inspired world, along with action fantasy combat ...

Once upon a time, I was a budding martial artist. I’ve done everything from Kendo to Taekwondo, and while I was never particularly good at any of them, I love the idea of synchronizing mind ...

SINGAPORE: On Jan 2, Singapore Post (SingPost) announced that it has appointed Neo Su Yin as its new group chief operating officer (COO). Ms Neo will be responsible for overseeing SingPost’s ...

2024 has been a standout year for music, and as it draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the tracks that kept us hooked from start to finish. From Black artists dominating the country scene ...

Some of the most fun you’ll have listening to a record this year. The latest from Kunming-raised artist Dizkar, whose penchant for neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B has made him one of the most sought-after ...

There are a lot of songs released in 2024 that could be added to the New Year's Eve playlist. From upbeat tracks to emotional ballads, this year's music delivered a diverse mix that captures the ...

Rob Araujo is an up and coming jazz/neo soul star and I'm so fortunate to know him! Hang out with me as we deconstruct one of the hippest solos ever and discover how Rob's bebop and Glasper roots ...

Is your Christmas playlist feeling a little bit stale? Sick of hearing the same tired songs at every grocery store and on every radio station but still looking to stay in the holiday spirit?

Roots co-founder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson shares his Christmas playlist, which includes songs by DRAM, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Originally broadcast Dec. 21, 2022.