Robert Mann’s 10th book, “You Are My Sunshine ... A guitar, banjo and ukulele player himself, Mann enjoyed his first foray into musicology. “I learned how to write about music through ...

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The original lyric sheet still ... in popular music, whether in a 30s classic such as “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” or in Rod Stewart’s disposable pop hit “You’re In My Heart,” which ...

Mann weaves together the birth of country music, Louisiana political history, World War II and the American civil rights movement in his latest book.

Despite her raved about role in Wicked, Ariana Grande has turned up empty-handed following the conclusion of the 2025 awards ...

The jazz-funk pioneer passed away in New York City at age 84; his catalog is essential to the experience of so many in the Black community.

The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.

A round-up of the best new guitar releases from the month of Feb, with new cuts from Sam Fender, Tash Sultana, Los Pirañas, and... Buddy Guy and Switchfoot?

Sixty years after bringing the hills to life with the sound of their music, here’s what ‘The Sound of Music’ cast is up to ...

While the music world mourns Roy Ayers, the Godfather of Neo-Soul and a jazz-funk pioneer who died at age 84 on March 4, the ...

Roy Ayers, the musician behind the iconic song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at 84. The singer's family announced his death in a Facebook post on Wednesday evening.