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Dap-Kings singer Sharon Jones dies at 60: Hear her perform and talk about soul music.
The singer-songwriter and producer excelled at glam rock, art rock, soul, hard rock, dance pop, punk and electronica during an eclectic 40-plus-year career. David Bowie has died after a battle with cancer, his rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He…
JOSEPH NILES, the patriarch of gospel music in Barbados, died last night after ailing for several years. Known for putting his stamp on several traditional gospel songs, Niles was once the upfront man of the Consolers who served as Barbados…
Pеrсу Slеdgе, whо ѕоаrеd frоm раrt-tіmе ѕіngеr аnd hоѕріtаl оrdеrlу to lasting fame wіth hіѕ асhіng, fоrlоrn performance оn thе classic Whеn a Mаn Lоvеѕ a Woman, dіеd Tuеѕdау іn Lоuіѕіаnа. He was 74. Dr. Wіllіаm “Bеаu” Clark, соrоnеr fоr…
Singer Joe Cocker The singer song-writer from Sheffield had a career lasting more than 40 years with hits including You Are So Beautiful and Up Where We Belong. His agent Barrie Marshall confirmed that he had died of an undisclosed…
American crooner and former TV host Andy Williams, known for classics like Moon River and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, has died at his home in Branson, Mo. Williams, once dubbed “a national treasure” by former U.S. president…
Dominica’s cadencelypso superstar, the legendary Jeff Joseph aka Jeff Joe of St. Joseph has died after undergoing surgery in Le Maynard hospital in Martinique. Jeff Joe who performed at the recent 15th Annual World Creole Music Festival is said to…
South African reggae musician Lucky Dube has been shot dead by armed robbers in Johannesburg. BBC News website readers react to his death and share their memories. The death of the reggae star has shocked the entire world. I really…
You know that feeling when Prince loves your song so much, he surprises you onstage with a spontaneous guitar solo? You almost certainly don't. But Sharon Jones did. The beloved soul singer died of cancer on Friday at the age…
Otis Clay, the Hall of fame rhythm and blues artist known as much for his big heart and charitable work in Chicago as for his singing internationally, died Friday. He was 73. The Mississippi-born Clay — whose gruff, tenor-tinged voice…
Introduction: On September 1, the world bid farewell to one of America’s most beloved musicians, Jimmy Buffett, as he peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. Known for his unique blend of Caribbean-inspired melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and laid-back attitude, Buffett…
