Stevie Wonder is considered one of the most influential visionaries of soul and funk. The music legend turns 75 on May 13.

THe influence of Motown Records was unavoidable in the 1960s, and The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards soaked it all up upon their first visit to the US in 1964.

He went on to share the tracks that have soundtracked his life, and despite his star-studded career across numerous films and ...

One of the lead singers from Motown’s The Spinners has passed away at 80. In a statement from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...

The 1970s where his golden period where Wonder blossomed with seminal releases such as: “Talking Book,” “Innervisions,” “Fulfillingness’ First Finale,” and the groundbreaking “Songs in the Key of Life ...

Four former housekeepers have filed a lawsuit against Motown legend Smokey Robinson, accusing him of sexual assault. The suit ...

Well this year is starting to fly by with the first public holidays gone and VE day celebrations taking place too. June won't ...

In a move blending faith, innovation, and economic revitalization, ChurchSpace in Detroit has announced the close of a $1.2 ...

From a former military airfield to a stage suspended over a lake, many of Europe’s best festivals offer spectacular scenery along with the biggest and best lineups. The Independent’s culture team shar ...

Counting down 10 underrated and overlooked classics from the first wave of garage rock in the 1960s and 1970s, including The Pleasure Seekers and The Benders.

Following a busy May at the Civic we are in for just as busy June for the Civic, a great venue for the local folks of ...

During the first of two Disney-themed nights on American Idol season 23, Jamal Roberts secured his spot in the Top 5 with a Herculean performance. The elementary school teacher from Meridian, ...