Curtis Mayfield was short, and with his rabbity grin and small rectangular-wire-framed glasses hanging halfway down his nose, ...

Combining a Philadelphia soul sound with a strong appreciation of Marvin Gaye, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly was among the top R&B acts of the late '70s and '80s. The distinctive Maze and its ...

Not only did this era emerge different subgenres like Philadelphia soul and quiet storm ... the hottest R&B songs that was released in the '70s.

dramatic performances and even commercial breaks from the 1970s to the present inspired by "Soul Train." "It's a nod and a paying homage to an iconic Black show of the 70s and 80s," Global ...

Jerry Butler, the veteran soul hitmaker who became ... and he recorded a couple of ’70s albums for Motown before moving over to Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label in the ...

Formed in the late 1960s, and guided by acclaimed producer Thom Bell, The Stylistics were champions of what became known as smooth Philly soul, along with groups like the O’Jays, the Spinners ...