Discover the stories behind Christmas jazz classics from Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Vince Guaraldi and more.

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Carl Carlton, the voice behind 'Everlasting Love' and 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' dies at 72. A soul and funk legend remembered.

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Steve Cropper, the Rock Hall-inducted guitarist who helped form the sound of "Memphis soul" with Stax Records, has died at the age of 84.

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The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards are unveiled, and here are the nominees as announced. On February 1, the 68th annual Grammy Awards are promising to be an unforgettable one. The Recording ...

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