Ahimr "Questlove" Thompson's look back at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival rescues a milestone series of live shows — and is damn near a music-doc masterpiece
Kiko Navarro and Cole Williams also contribute to this dynamic rework
Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, looks back at his legendary sister's life and music on our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast
'People cast her to the side, like she was this crazy, angry black woman. But those were her songs. Those are her performances. She deserved exactly what she was after.'
10 classic songs by black artists that were covered by British Invasion bands, from the Beatles to the Stones
Grammy winner discusses her lifelong love for the legendary soul singer as well as her favorite Simone performance
Howard was just nominated for five Grammy Awards
In 1970, the man considered a "voodoo Richie Havens" celebrated his roots and condemned slavery on his gripping debut LP. Fans and participants look back at a sui generis cult classic
Waldon's 'They'll Never Keep Us Down' includes "Mississippi Goddam" with guests Adia Victoria and Kyshona Armstrong as well as the title track
In the years surrounding Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On,' artists like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, and the O'Jays all joined a new wave of socially conscious R&B music
