Soul music

MaKenzie Thomas: A Journey of Soulful Versatility and Deep Musical Roots

In an exclusive interview, MaKenzie shares her journey from a small church in Kentucky to national fame on 'The Voice.' Discover how her soulful blend of gospel, R&B, and musical influences has shaped her unique voice and career.
05/24/2024
Keke Palmer
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BET Soul Train Awards 2023
BET Soul Train Awards 2023

Hosted by Keke Palmer, the BET Soul Train Awards 2023 celebrates the best artists in soul, R&B and hip hop, and honors Janelle Monáe and T-Pain for their chart-topping careers.
11/27/2023

PJ Morton Is a Soulful Maestro Balancing Legacy, Maroon 5, and Disney Dreams

From his roots in the Black Church to juggling roles in Maroon 5, PJ Morton shares his journey in music, his recent live album, and his dream of leaving a lasting musical legacy at Disney Parks.
09/27/2023

Soul Music: The Sound of the Civil Rights Movement

For Black Music Month, we explore how soul music moved the civil rights movement.
06/05/2023
Legendary artist Anita Baker in an older black and white photo, performing on stage in a white dress.
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Salute - Anita Baker
54th NAACP Image Awards

Singer-songwriter Anita Baker shifted the sound of R&B music during the 20th century with classic love ballads like "Sweet Love" and "Caught Up in the Rapture," showcasing her rich contralto voice.
02/25/2023
Questlove
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Do It for the Culture: Questlove
BET Awards 2022

Journey through the remarkable career of award-winning musician, producer and director Questlove from The Roots to "Summer of Soul."
06/08/2022
Erykah Badu
5:17

Erykah Badu 24/7/365
BET Awards 2022

An iconic singer known as the "Godmother of Soul," Erykah Badu has remained a bold and powerful influence in music, fashion and culture for almost three decades.
06/02/2022
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Meet HBCU Design Contest Winner Fola Akinleye
Soul Train Awards 2021

Artist Fola Akinleye describes how soul music in the city inspired his winning artwork for the HBCU Design Contest.
12/17/2021
Audience members enjoying the 2021 Soul Train Awards.
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The BET Soul Train Awards 2021 in 30 Minutes
Soul Train Awards 2021

Revisit the best of the BET Soul Train Awards 2021, featuring unforgettable moments from Silk Sonic, 21 Savage, Ari Lennox, Ashanti, Maxwell and cohosts Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold.
12/14/2021
An image of singer Aretha Franklin singing.
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Soul Sista: The Women Who Changed Soul Music
Soul Train Awards 2021

Look back at the incredible careers of some of the important women to perform on "Soul Train," including Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman and Whitney Houston.
12/03/2021
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Legendary Virtuosos of Soul
Soul Train Awards 2021

Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Barry White's styles made them stars, but their timeless music became the soundtracks of our lives and cemented their status as R&B, soul and pop legends.
12/02/2021