Nina Simone, who died in April 2003, was an artist who defied classification. During her career she recorded 34 albums that ranged from jazz, blues and gospel to folk and calypso. Her music not only ...

Southeastern Idaho might seem like an unlikely locale to negotiate a career move. Yet it was during a tour stop in the seemingly docile town of Pocatello that The Clumsy Lovers, a Canadian troupe ...

Ever since the release of his album "Into the Purple Valley" (1972), Ry Cooder has made a name for himself as a stellar guitarist, musicologist and lyricist. He's played the blues, rock 'n' roll, ...

All limitations on the sound and look of gospel music have been dispelled by God himself, says cross-genre gospel artiste SJ (Samantha Johnson). Johnson proudly performs calypso, soca, reggae, ...

Zach Deputy describes his music as “island-infused drum ’n’ bass gospel ninja soul.”He grew up with — and is influenced by — the Calypso rhythms and folk songs of St. Croix and the rhythm and blues ...

Last time I heard the melodious sounds of steel drums was at sunset in Key West in December.A friend and I were munching popcorn and checking out the “cat man” and a juggler when I recognized a ...

Nationals and supporters of St. Lucia are preparing to celebrate the nation’s birthday this month, beginning with a free gospel concert in Brooklyn on Feb. 7, according to a spokesman for the St.

The Healing Praise Gospel Ministry presents "Christmas in Africa," a unique blend of Afro-Caribbean gospel, praise and worship at its best, featuring Lovelyn Edobor and guest starring Psalmist Paul ...