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He’s the Leader: An Interview with Aretha’s “Main Man” Fonzi Thornton

He’s the Leader: An Interview with Aretha’s “Main Man” Fonzi Thornton

From the Apollo Theater to the Kennedy Center, acclaimed vocalist Fonzi Thornton shares untold stories from his solo career and his prolific stage work with Diana Ross, Bryan Ferry, Aretha Franklin, and other music legends.

Making a Masterpiece: An Interview with Legendary Composer Valerie Simpson

Making a Masterpiece: An Interview with Legendary Composer Valerie Simpson

Fifty years after Ashford & Simpson gave Diana Ross her first number one solo hit with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", Valerie Simpson reflects on a lifetime of writing chart-topping anthems for Motown and beyond.

Going Beyond the Neutron Dance with Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters

Going Beyond the Neutron Dance with Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters

Ruth Pointer reflects on her multi-faceted career with the Pointer Sisters, honors the memory of her sister Bonnie, and shares the joy found in her music and fashion.

The Reason for the Season: A Christmas Chat with Dionne Warwick

The Reason for the Season: A Christmas Chat with Dionne Warwick

Following the release of her latest album She's Back, the legendary Dionne Warwick delivers another musical gift with Dionne Warwick & the Voices of Christmas.

Rewards of a Lifetime: An Interview with Dionne Warwick

Rewards of a Lifetime: An Interview with Dionne Warwick

With her new album 'She's Back' plus a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, Dionne Warwick remains a regal force among music legends.

Dionne Warwick Is Back

Dionne Warwick Is Back

A decent Dionne Warwick album can be found within the sprawling She's Back, her first new recording in five years.

You Can Feel the Venue’s Heartbeat on Every Page of ‘Showtime at the Apollo’

You Can Feel the Venue’s Heartbeat on Every Page of ‘Showtime at the Apollo’

How do we measure the status of a performer's Holy Grail like the Apollo Theater in 2019? Ted Fox and James Otis Smith's beautifully realized, updated graphic history brings this rich history to life.

Rupert Holmes Is So Much More Than the Piña Colada Man

Rupert Holmes Is So Much More Than the Piña Colada Man

With the release of Songs That Sound Like Movies, the acclaimed singer/songwriter, novelist, and Tony Award-winning writer of musicals reflects on a career in which that rum drink is but an aftertaste.

“Still It Keeps Haunting You”: Thom Bell Revisits the Dionne Warwick Sessions

“Still It Keeps Haunting You”: Thom Bell Revisits the Dionne Warwick Sessions

In an exclusive interview with PopMatters, Grammy-winning producer Thom Bell recalls bringing Dionne Warwick to number one and crafting her critically acclaimed "Track of the Cat".

Quantic and Alice Russell: Look Around the Corner

Passing on the Crown: From Whitney to Adele

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