Jennifer Hudson isn’t the only powerhouse taking on the role of Aretha Franklin this year. Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-winning artist Cynthia Erivo morphs into the Queen of Soul for NatGeo’s four-episode extravaganza, Genius: Aretha follows the late singer’s life.  Aretha … Continued

If you love watching live music performances, you spend a lot of time on YouTube searching for them. The toughest part of searching for concerts from the pre-iPhone days is there are a limited number. Many of the clips that … Continued

Jennifer Hudson rose to fame as a finalist on the third season of American Idol in 2004. Although she shockingly only came in seventh place, she managed to create a name for herself after leaving the singing competition. After American … Continued

Music has always been a way for artists to call their listeners to action, whether it’s to combat social injustice, rage against sexism, or simply proclaim their support and alliance with marginalized groups. Here are some of our favorite political … Continued

Amazing Grace, starring the Queen Aretha Franklin, was filmed live in 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles. It just might be the greatest music documentary ever made. The recording was released in 1972 and … Continued

Sometimes an original song just doesn’t quite cut it or feels like it’s missing that extra “something.” Other times it’s great on its own. Whichever one it might be, there’s no denying that a strong cover can be just as, … Continued