Black women have long shaped the sound and soul of R&B music. Their voices—raw, emotional and unmatched—have given us timeless love songs that echo through generations. Whether they’re singing about ...

There’s a special connection between love and musicals, starting with the trope of the “conditional love song.” It’s the one early in the show when characters envision the prospect of love (“If I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dolly's heartbreaking song about the other woman in a marriage is as hauntingly beautiful today as when ...

Dolly Parton has a music catalog spanning more than 60 years that has churned out chart-topping country classics and timeless hits that have grandparents and grandkids singing along. However, only one ...

The '60s were a pivotal time for music. The decade began with poppy girl groups and crooners and went on to create what we now know as classic rock. And of course, no discussion of the time is ...

If you look at the Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts, odds are you’ll find nary a love song. Tracks about heartbreak, friendship and self-empowerment abound, but straightforward ballads about ...

He’s written about the outlaw lifestyle, his love of marijuana, freedom, and counterculture. But what about his softer, sweeter songs about falling in love and love lost? These are seven of the best ...

Archana Venkatesan receives funding from the American Institute of Indian Studies in the form of a four-month short-term Senior Fellowship (June-Sept 30, 2024) to conduct field research in Tamil Nadu, ...