Among the many knowing moments where Black folks could really see themselves in last year’s Queen & Slim was a scene in which on-the-lam lovers Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) ...
The songs that sit atop my list of Luther favorites shift, constantly. Sometimes it’s “The Glow of Love” (from his early days with Change) and other times, it varies between “Busy Body” and “Creepin’” ...
There's a whole world under the surface and only Ron has any idea about it. And sometimes the two worlds collide, and sometimes they don't. Ron holds them at arm's length from each other. Watch every ...
When it comes to R&B balladeers, no one comes close to the velvety voice of the late Luther Vandross. His trademark falsetto made songs like “Never Too Much,” “Here and Now” and “Superstar” mainstays ...
February 3, 2023 • From "A House Is Not A Home" to "The Glow of Love," Luther Vandross' music has become a staple for weddings, family reunions and graduations. While Luther changed the sound of R&B, ...
He was hounded by a fat-phobic press, but as Dawn Porter’s new documentary shows, he was a transformational presence from the start. By J Wortham Beginning in the late 1970s, while making the ...
In 1998, at the height of Luther Vandross’ career, vocalist Patricia Lacy-Aiken stood behind the R&B legend as a backup singer. On Friday, Oct. 31, she will join a group of talented local vocalists to ...
The CD Forever, For Always, For Luther is dedicated to vocal legend Luther Vandross. A number of smooth jazz artists take turns paying tribute to Vandross, who is recovering from a diabetes-related ...