Born in London to the world's wealthiest family, she spent her later years supporting the modern jazz scene in New York, ...

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The Grammy winning jazz singer, who has deep ties to the city, will kick off the final leg of her tour for her album ...

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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.

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Lee Weaver died unexpectedly at his family home in Los Angeles on September 22, 2025. His family announced his passing on social media, stating that he “wove joy, depth, and representation into every ...

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