From childhood hymns to anti-apartheid songs, teenage reggae and modern concerts with his sons, the author explores how music has shaped love, politics and memory.

Songwriter Joan Armatrading composes the classical work Homeland in honour of Birmingham to be performed in December.

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Stacker takes a look at Black artists music wouldn't be the same without, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tupac Shakur.

Two weeks after D’Angelo died, I still struggle to perceive the man born Michael Eugene Archer has transitioned to the great gig in the sky.

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Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and severely damaged the country's famous reggae community.

As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica, the Marleys' Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise has been rerouted, Rolling Stone has confirmed.

Grab your Walkman headphones and steer that Delorean straight for the golden age of hip-hop, metal, and indie rock.