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The Meaning of Soul: Black Music and Resilience Since the 1960s

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Danyel Smith Tells the History of Black Women in Pop Music

The author discusses Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, racism in magazines, and why she’s so hopeful for the future of music and writing.

by Emily J. Lordi, Danyel Smith via The New Yorker on April 17, 2022

Gladys Knight and the Pips performing on "The Ed Sullivan Show"

The Misunderstood Talent of Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight and the Pips have always been more beloved by fans than by music historians, but they are essential to the evolution of soul.

by Emily J. Lordi via The New Yorker on August 13, 2021

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In Search of Soul

A musicological conversation about the history and social value of Black music.

by Sasha Frere-Jones, Emily J. Lordi via Bookforum on November 24, 2020

How Isaac Hayes Changed Soul Music

The political rumblings beneath his 1969 album, "Hot Buttered Soul."

by Emily J. Lordi via The New Yorker on October 1, 2019

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