Features
Friday, December 9 2011
The Best Rhythm and Blues of 2011
It's an interesting time to be a fan of R&B. These are commendable examples of artists continuing to push R&B into the 21st century, while also respecting and exploring its roots.
Thursday, December 17 2009
The Best R&B of 2009
In this increasingly stratified musical climate, only a handful of albums revealed sound artistic strides while meeting critical and commercial success. Here is the very best of 2009, a year where some of the brightest luster shone from the hidden gems.
Thursday, December 13 2007
The Best R&B 2007
On this year's "Best R&B Albums" list, you will find albums that merit attention for the unique artistry each possesses, not because they sold half a million out of the gate.
Reviews
Wednesday, October 12 2011
Trombone Shorty: For True
If Lenny Kravitz came out of the New Orleans brass band scene ...
Monday, August 1 2011
Ledisi: Pieces of Me
The mechanical drum machine that counts out the beat works as a martial aid as Ledisi marches into a better world where she can be her real, beautiful self.
Thursday, September 17 2009
Ledisi: Turn Me Loose
Ledisi burns up the grooves, rather than put them through an aerobic workout.
