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Songs for Dad: 20 Tracks to Help Keep the Old Man Current

Look, we know that your Dad is pretty set in his ways ... Read More »

Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder Bring Motown to the White House

The White House celebrated Black History Month on Thursday with a fitting tribute to Motown Records that featured two of soul's most prominent legends, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson. ... Read More »

Plan B Mix Old and New at New York Concert

Braving the second blizzard of the winter season, the audience at Tuesday night’s Plan B show at Bowery Ballroom in New York brushed the snow off their shoulders and warmed up with the knowledge that some serious rap and soul crooning was about to hit the stage. ... Read More »

Smokey Robinson Endorses Electric Cars for His Grandchildren's Future

The past few years have been rather busy for iconic R&B artist Smokey Robinson. ... Read More »

Smokey Robinson Breaks Cracker Barrel Color Barrier With 'Now and Then' Album

Though commonly thought of as a Southern eating institution, Cracker Barrel has recently been offering up exclusive country music release to its customers -- until now. ... Read More »

Tony Peluso, Carpenters Guitarist and Motown Producer, Dead at 60

Tony Peluso, who played lead guitar with the Carpenters before becoming a successful producer, died ... Read More »

The Temptations Plot Return to Motown for Next Album

Despite releasing their 49th album, 'Still Here,' this week and with a world tour set for the rest ... Read More »

She and Him Cover Smokey Robinson in New York

At its best, American music draws from a number of deep wells. Older genres such as country, blues, ... Read More »

Smokey Robinson Leads Spinner's SXSW Soul Revue

Soul music is hip again, if Spinner's SXSW Soul Revue at the Austin Music Hall on Friday night was ... Read More »

Human Nature 'Amazed' by Friendship With Smokey Robinson

In Las Vegas, Carlos Santana is in residence at the Hard Rock Hotel. Over at Caesar's Palace, Cher ... Read More »

Broken Bells, Rogue Wave, V V Brown and Rival Schools to Perform at Spinner's SXSW Pop-Up Shows

At this year's SXSW, Spinner is proud to present four pop-up shows featuring some of today's hottest ... Read More »

SXSW Keynote Speaker Smokey Robinson Leads a Soul Revival in Austin

Raphael Saadiq introduced himself to one of his idols, Smokey Robinson, a couple of months ago at a ... Read More »

Michael Jackson's Children Accept Singer's Lifetime Achievement Award

3-D came to the Grammys in tribute to Michael Jackson. Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie ... Read More »

Leonard Cohen, Michael Jackson Among Special Grammy Winners

Leonard Cohen and Michael Jackson were awarded special Grammys honoring lifetime achievement in a ... Read More »

Bob Dylan to Perform at White House for First Time

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is set to perform at the White House for the first time. As ... Read More »

Michael Jackson to Receive 3-D Tribute at Grammys

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards will take its Michael Jackson tribute to another dimension, sorta. ... Read More »