On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ryan Shaw, vocalist of Ryan Shaw: Masters of R&B, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 ...

Let's be clear: R&B has always been synonymous with warm, sun-drenched days and sultry, star-lit nights. The perfect track blends smooth melodies, soulful lyrics, and a rhythm that makes a listener ...

One of the cool things about music is how much a song can bring out different emotions in people. Songwriters typically write songs when they're inspired by their experiences or from stories they've ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have mastered the art of longevity like Usher Raymond IV. From the mid ‘90s to the present day, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) James Ingram’s voice feels like home—warm, familiar, and undeniably soulful. From the very first note, he had the rare ability to cut through the noise and reach right into the heart ...

R&B is not what it used to be. Nowadays, the genre encompasses the sounds and themes of pop more than it does true R&B. That isn’t a bad thing in the slightest, as all music genres go through ...

Artists have always used their music to express what they're going through and how they feel. The topic of love is a common lyrical theme for artists from all genres. With R&B love songs, artists know ...

Four iconic R&B singers are touring together this year, promising audiences nostalgia-packed concerts that will showcase classic hits. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert go on sale Friday, March 21, via ...